
Pfitzer Juniper 
Pfitzer Juniper 
(Juniperus chinensis pfitzeriana) 
HE handsomest of the Chinese Juniper 
varieties, the Pfitzer, which grows in the 
form of a low broad pyramid, is the most 
satisfactory of all Junipers in this climate.” 
This endorsement of the Pfitzer Juniper is 
given by the Arnold Arboretum, whose business 
it is to test all trees impartially. 
It was originated in Pfitzer’s Nursery near 
Berlin, Germany, and introduced 
to the trade by Ludwig Spaeth, fa- 
mous German nurseryman and hor- 
ticulturist. Our original trees were 
obtained direct from him. 
Its great popularity is due to its 
ability to thrive in all parts of the 
country and under almost any con- 
ditions of soil or exposure. It is one 
of the few Evergreens that will 
stand considerable shade, making 
it of use on the north side of build- 
ings where many varieties are not 
satisfactory. 
There is some variation in color 
and texture of foliage. If un- 
trimmed in the Nursery, the growth 
is quite low, but by staking when 
small, the growth is more nearly 
like that shown in the colored 
picture. 


Simple planting for a small home 
A few well chosen Evergreens may easily transform a bare and drab house into an inviting and cheerful one. 
There is no place here for Spruces, Firs and large Pines. Rather we should choose Junipers, Arborvitaes, 
and Yews. At the entrance and corners, upright types; beneath the windows, low growing varieties. The 
actual trees in this planting are Pyramidal Arborvitae, Spreading Japanese Yews, Pfitzer Juniper and An- 
dorra Juniper. There are other combinations, of course, which would be just as attractive 
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