| Golden Pfitzer Juniper - Juniperus chinensis 'Pfitzeriana aurea' Family Cupressaceae – Redwood, Cypress, Arborvitae, Juniper These evergreen shrubs are popular as ornamentals in specimen or hedge plantings. Cupressaceae Index | Ulmaceae Index | Tree Encyclopedia | Trees Index | Fruit Trees |
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Golden Pfitzer juniper is fast-growing to 3-5' tall, spreading to 15 to 25 feet. It branches from one low point off a large trunk with scaly, red-brown bark. Golden Pfitzer's old growth foliage, and new growth is bright gold, giving the plant its common name. The foliage is pungent when crushed. Grey berries are inconspicuous, less than 1/4 inch, and do not pose a litter problem. This outstanding ornamental grows well even under difficult conditions such as those at urban sites or the seashore. Grows best in full sun, but will tolerate some shade. Likes well-drained soils. Watering is not needed after initial planting. There are numerous cultivars of the Chinese juniper, among them:
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| References: 1. Oregon State University Dept. of Horticulture |
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Family Cupressaceae – Redwood, Cypress, Arborvitae, Juniper There are thirty (many monotypic) genera and 142 species in the family Cupressaceae, now widely regarded as including the Taxodiaceae, previously treated as a family. The Cupressaceae are found in the fossil record as far back as the Jurassic Period, about 210 million years ago. Cupressaceae Index | Tree Encyclopedia | Trees Index | Fruit Trees |
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