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Juniperus pfitzeriana King of Spring
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Juniperus pfitzeriana 'King of Spring' is a very hardy hybrid juniper, forming a small-sized bush with a spreading habit and flexible, arching branches. It is adorned with fine foliage that appears almost feathery, ranging from a beautiful golden yellow to lime green depending on the sunlight. This conifer effectively covers the ground and is perfect for group plantings to colonize a slope, or as a standalone feature in a small garden bed. It prefers sunny locations and well-drained soil, even poor, occasionally dry, and calcareous, and is not afraid of cold temperatures down to -20°C (-4 °F), or even lower.
Juniperus pfitzeriana or the Pfitzer juniper is an old hybrid variety that was highly popular in the early 20th century. It owes its name to Wilhelm Spitzer, head of cultivation at the Späth nursery in Germany, where this cultivar was born in the 1890s. It is believed to be a cross between J. chinensis, the Chinese juniper, and J. sabina, a montane species widespread in Europe, North Africa, and Asia. It is a very hardy and highly ornamental conifer belonging, like its parents, to the Cupressaceae family, which includes numerous ornamental genera (Cupressus, Thuja, Libocedrus...).
The 'King of Spring' cultivar stands out for the colour of its foliage, which becomes a magnificent golden yellow when exposed to sunlight. It forms a beautiful small bush with a spreading habit and gracefully arching branches. After 10 years of growth, it reaches a height of about 50cm (19.7in) with a spread of only 1m. Therefore, it is a slow-growing conifer (approximately 15cm (5.9in) per year), which makes it easy to combine with other plants in a rock garden. Its thin and flexible branches, with a somewhat feathery appearance, are covered with tightly packed small leaves. The dense foliage is particularly decorative and is well-suited for group plantings to create a colourful border or to cover an unattractive slope. Junipers have a shallow root system that makes them vulnerable to strong winds and difficult to combine with perennials.
This juniper tolerates challenging conditions if planted in well-drained soil, as it only fears excessive water. Therefore, it is a perfect plant for beginners in the garden and can also be grown in containers to enhance a terrace or balcony.
The Pfitzer juniper 'King of Spring' is a proven conifer in terms of vigour and robustness on slopes and in rock gardens, among rocks. With its moderate growth and magnificent yellow foliage all year round, it will work wonders as a standalone specimen or in mass plantings, planted alongside conifers with an upright or bushy conical habit, as well as with foliage of different colours. Cotinus coggygria 'Lilla', a dwarf purple smoke bush, will create a strong contrast as a background for 'King of Spring'. Berberis thunbergii 'Rosy Glow' with its purplish leaves speckled with pink will produce a similar effect. All blue or grey conifers will also make good companions, such as the superb Picea pungens 'Glauca Globosa' (Blue Spruce).
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Juniperus pfitzeriana 'King of Spring' is planted from September to November and from February to April in well-drained, light, even limestone and poor soil. A rocky or sandy soil that is occasionally dry does not bother it. Choose a very sunny location preferably, or possibly semi-shaded, in a very bright climate, sheltered from prevailing winds.
Soak the root ball in a bucket for fifteen minutes to fully saturate it before planting. Dig a hole 50cm (19.7 in) in all directions and add organic amendment to the planting by mixing it with the soil at the bottom of the hole. Water regularly for the first two years to facilitate rooting, then this conifer is resistant to drought. Apply a special conifer fertilizer every year in April and hoe the soil in summer.
This very hardy conifer particularly fears heavy, waterlogged soils in winter. Pruning is not obligatory, but this conifer can be pruned perfectly to maintain a beautiful habit or give it a specific shape. Old wood, devoid of needles, rarely regenerates. Prune from June to September with well-sharpened secateurs for clean cuts.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
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The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.