
Light Needs

Mature Height

Mature Spread

Growing Zones
Juniper is a landscape staple that provides color all year and requires very little care. The fine-textured prickly needle foliage is a vibrant shade of green. This is a dependable plant that provides consistent color. While this shrub does not get very tall, the graceful branches spread out and cover a large area, making it a very effective groundcover.
This shrub is compact and has a spreading growth habit making it an excellent choice for a low hedge or border. The Compact Pfitzer Juniper adds greenery and texture to mixed beds or use this spreading plant as a groundcover, especially to cover a slope or embankment or to provide contrast in a rock garden. Juniper is disease-, insect-, and deer-resistant, making it a very hardy plant that can thrive as a perennial in USDA zones 4 through 8.
Compact Pfitzer Juniper Care
New Juniper plants need consistent water for the first two growing seasons but wait to water until the soil dries out. By the third year, the plant will be able to survive on rainfall. Plant Junipers in moist, well-drained soil. This shrub needs full sun to thrive and look its best.
Feed Juniper each spring using a balanced fertilizer to support continued growth. Remove damaged branches and shape as needed, but pruning is generally unnecessary.
Compact Pfitzer Juniper Spacing
The Compact Pfitzer Juniper grows 3 to 4 feet tall, and the branches reach out 6 to 7 feet. Create a consistent groundcover by spacing plants 3 to 5 feet apart.
Compact Pfitzer Juniper Information
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8 |
Plant Type: Bushes |
Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight) |
Mature Height: 3 - 4 Feet |
Mature Spread: 6 - 7 Feet |
Spacing: 6 - 7 Feet |
Habit: Mounded, Spreading |
Flower Color(s): None |
Flower Description: |
Bloom Period: |
Foliage Type: Evergreen |
Foliage Color(s): Green |
Foliage Description: |
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering, Winter Interest, 4 Season Interest |
Watering: Average |
Resists: Deer, Disease |
Tolerates: Drought, Salt |
Attracts: Birds |
Container Role: |
Uses: Borders, Groundcovers, Wildlife Gardens |
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest |
Brand: |
Common Name: Compact Pfitzer Juniper |
Other Name(s): |
Scientific Name: JUNIPERUS CHINENSIS `PFITZER COMPACTA` |
- SKU:
- 1231000036-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons

#5 Pot
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons

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Pre-Ordered Plants
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated Spring Shipping Schedule
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
---|---|
Zone 10 | March 24th |
Zone 9 | March 31st |
Zone 8 | April 7th |
Zone 7 | April 14th |
Zone 6b | April 21st |
Zone 6a | April 28th |
Zone 5b | May 5th |
Zone 5a | May 12th |
Zone 4 | May 19th |
Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
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