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Spartan Juniper - 5 Gallon
SKU:
947315
UPC:
014949473153
$189.99
- Strong, narrow pyramid—naturally forms a dense, dark-green column for accents, screens, and windbreaks.
- Fast, reliable growth to ~15 ft. tall × ~5 ft. wide; holds a crisp, formal outline with minimal pruning.
- Heat-, cold-, and drought-tolerant once established; resilient in coastal and urban conditions.
- Thrives in full sun and well‑drained soils; water when the top ~2 inches of soil are dry during establishment.
Spartan Juniper (Juniperus chinensis ‘Spartan’) is a landscape workhorse with designer polish—its naturally symmetrical, pyramidal column delivers year‑round structure, privacy, and wind protection without constant shearing. A favorite for topiary and as a hardy alternative to Italian cypress, ‘Spartan’ excels in full sun and well‑drained soils, establishing quickly and then asking little more than occasional deep watering to stay sleek, dense, and dark green in a wide range of climates.
Plant Description
Upright, densely branched evergreen conifer with a strong central leader and a naturally symmetrical, pyramidal-to-columnar silhouette—ideal where height is needed without excessive width.
Foliage & Color
Fine-textured, dark-green sprays provide an elegant, architectural look and dependable four-season color for formal and modern designs alike.
Sun Requirements
Full sun (6+ hours/day) for tightest form, best density, and strongest leader; plants grown in shade may open up or thin.
Watering Needs
Water deeply and regularly the first season to build roots; afterward, water when the top ~2 inches of soil become dry and avoid chronically wet conditions.
Soil Requirements
Highly adaptable in most well‑drained soils (including clay and alkaline), but intolerant of prolonged sogginess. Mulch to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperature.
Growth & Size
Typically grows to about 15 ft. tall and 5 ft. wide in natural form, maintaining a slender footprint suitable for hedges, avenues, and side yards.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 4–9; handles heat, cold, and typical urban stresses with ease when drainage is adequate.
Special Features
Waterwise once established; deer and rabbit resistant; tolerant of coastal exposure, road salt, and urban pollution; excellent shearing response for spirals and other topiary forms.
Landscape Uses
Narrow privacy screen, windbreak, formal entry flanker, container topiary, or a cypress‑like vertical in Mediterranean‑inspired designs.
Care Instructions
Feed with a slow‑release fertilizer in early spring. Prune annually only as needed to shape (spiral/topiary or light face‑trimming); avoid heavy cuts into old wood. Keep root zone mulched and free‑draining.
Spacing & Screening
For a quick, tight screen, plant 3–5 ft. on center depending on desired density; align rows to prevailing winds where windbreak performance is a priority.
Design Tips
Pair with roses, Russian sage, maiden grass, or barberry to contrast the crisp vertical line and dark-green color; repeat at regular intervals for a rhythmic, formal composition.
- Strong, narrow pyramid—naturally forms a dense, dark-green column for accents, screens, and windbreaks.
- Fast, reliable growth to ~15 ft. tall × ~5 ft. wide; holds a crisp, formal outline with minimal pruning.
- Heat-, cold-, and drought-tolerant once established; resilient in coastal and urban conditions.
- Thrives in full sun and well‑drained soils; water when the top ~2 inches of soil are dry during establishment.
Spartan Juniper (Juniperus chinensis ‘Spartan’) is a landscape workhorse with designer polish—its naturally symmetrical, pyramidal column delivers year‑round structure, privacy, and wind protection without constant shearing. A favorite for topiary and as a hardy alternative to Italian cypress, ‘Spartan’ excels in full sun and well‑drained soils, establishing quickly and then asking little more than occasional deep watering to stay sleek, dense, and dark green in a wide range of climates.
Plant Description
Upright, densely branched evergreen conifer with a strong central leader and a naturally symmetrical, pyramidal-to-columnar silhouette—ideal where height is needed without excessive width.
Foliage & Color
Fine-textured, dark-green sprays provide an elegant, architectural look and dependable four-season color for formal and modern designs alike.
Sun Requirements
Full sun (6+ hours/day) for tightest form, best density, and strongest leader; plants grown in shade may open up or thin.
Watering Needs
Water deeply and regularly the first season to build roots; afterward, water when the top ~2 inches of soil become dry and avoid chronically wet conditions.
Soil Requirements
Highly adaptable in most well‑drained soils (including clay and alkaline), but intolerant of prolonged sogginess. Mulch to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperature.
Growth & Size
Typically grows to about 15 ft. tall and 5 ft. wide in natural form, maintaining a slender footprint suitable for hedges, avenues, and side yards.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 4–9; handles heat, cold, and typical urban stresses with ease when drainage is adequate.
Special Features
Waterwise once established; deer and rabbit resistant; tolerant of coastal exposure, road salt, and urban pollution; excellent shearing response for spirals and other topiary forms.
Landscape Uses
Narrow privacy screen, windbreak, formal entry flanker, container topiary, or a cypress‑like vertical in Mediterranean‑inspired designs.
Care Instructions
Feed with a slow‑release fertilizer in early spring. Prune annually only as needed to shape (spiral/topiary or light face‑trimming); avoid heavy cuts into old wood. Keep root zone mulched and free‑draining.
Spacing & Screening
For a quick, tight screen, plant 3–5 ft. on center depending on desired density; align rows to prevailing winds where windbreak performance is a priority.
Design Tips
Pair with roses, Russian sage, maiden grass, or barberry to contrast the crisp vertical line and dark-green color; repeat at regular intervals for a rhythmic, formal composition.
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