Botanical Name: Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan'
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Common Name: Spartan Columnar Juniper  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Conifer, Shrub

 

Height Range

12-25'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Blue, Brown

 

Fruit Season

Winter, Fall

Sun

Full

 

Water

Very Low, Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch

 

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Unusual Shape

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Patio, Walkways

 

Special Uses

Hedge, Screen, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

'Spartan' is a very narrow, upright juniper with deep green coloring that holds well in winter months, and grows about 15 feet tall and 3 to 5 feet wide. It is ideal for narrow areas, as a screen, to line drives, or back a formal border. It's branches hold up well to snow-loads.
Makes an attractive accent or screen. Does not require shearing to maintain its shape. Fast growing for a juniper. Prefers full sun and moderate to low moisture. Will grow in nearly any soil type, as long as it is well-drained, including sandy, gravelly, and clay soils. Tolerates heat, including reflective heat. Drought tolerant once established; requires only periodic watering.