Junipers 'William Pfitzer' is named after Wilhelm Pfitzer (1821–1905), the German horticulturalist. This dwarf juniper is a ground-spreading hybrid that grows only up to 1.5 meters in contrast to the40 meters that the parent tree can grow to. The attractive light green foliage makes this a highly prized garden specimen tree.
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Perennial
Lifespan
Shrub
Plant Type
5 - 35 ℃
Ideal Temperature
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Care Guide
Care Guide for Junipers 'William Pfitzer'
Every week
Water
Full sun
Sunlight
5 - 35 ℃
Ideal Temperature
Water:
After planting, water junipers 'William Pfitzer' every other day to aid adaptation. Reduce frequency after a week, as junipers 'William Pfitzer' is drought-tolerant and may suffer from overwatering. Increase watering during hot summers to prevent dehydration.
Fertilize:
Junipers 'William Pfitzer' grows slowly and requires minimal fertilizer to maintain its appearance. Use a base fertilizer at planting, then apply diluted organic fertilizer 2-3 times each spring and 1-2 times each fall for optimal health.
Pruning:
Junipers 'William Pfitzer', with its dense, evergreen foliage, thrives when pruned in early to late winter. Remove dead branches, thin dense areas for air circulation, and lightly shape the outer growth. Dormant pruning minimizes stress and preserves its form, ensuring junipers 'William Pfitzer''s health and vigor.
Propagation:
Junipers 'William Pfitzer' can be propagated by cutting during warm months (20-30°C), using new robust branches trimmed to 5-15 cm with more than 3 buds. The top should be cut level, 1 cm from the first bud, and the bottom cut oblique, 0.5 cm from the last bud.
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