About
Juniperus _ pfitzeriana 'Hetzii', Hetz juniper, is a vigorous, medium to large spreading shrub with widespread, rather ascending branches and mostly glaucous, grey-green, reasonably soft foliage. Small, rounded, blue-grey cones are produced. An excellent, large-scale ground-cover or specimen conifer for a sunny, well-drained position.
About the genus
Juniperus, the junipers, are evergreen shrubs and trees ranging from prostrate ground-covers to tall, columnar or broadly spreading trees. They have aromatic foliage in juvenile awl-shaped or adult scale-like forms and produce small, fleshy, berry-like cones. Among the most garden-worthy and widely adaptable of all conifers.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs, Conifers
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageEvergreen
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesArchitectural
FragranceFoliage
ToxicityHarmful if eaten/skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any well-drained soil. Good for chalky or sandy soils and are useful in hot sunny sites
PruningNo pruning required; junipers need little if any pruning
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, scale insects, conifer red spider mite and caterpillars
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to phytophthora, canker and honey fungus. See also Conifers: brown patches