Juniperus × pfitzeriana „Golden Saucer“

Pfitzer juniper

Juniperus × pfitzeriana “Golden Saucer” is a flat-growing, evergreen shrub that only reaches a height of just under one meter, but a diameter of up to two meters. The branches are yellow when they emerge.

The wild type, the Pfitzer juniper (Juniperus × pfitzeriana), originates from China and is a cross between Juniperus chinensis (Chinese juniper) and Juniperus sabina (savin juniper).

Characteristics & Description

Height, habit: Evergreen, flat-growing shrub, 50 to 90 centimetres, ⌀ 200 centimetres
Origin: Juniperus × pfitzeriana is native to China (distribution map)
USDA zone: 5 (-9.4 °F/-23 °C)
Further information: How to care for Juniperus chinensis “Stricta” and other cultivars of Chinese juniper on the balcony.

Botany

Family: Cupressaceae
Name: Juniperus × pfitzeriana „Golden Saucer“ (syn. Juniperus media „Golden Saucer“)

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