Spartan Chinese Juniper (Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan') is not a variety of Chinese Juniper. The Spartan Juniper is actually a cultivar of the Juniperus virginiana species, commonly known as Eastern Red Cedar.
The Spartan Juniper is a popular evergreen shrub with a tall, narrow, and columnar growth habit. It typically reaches a height of 15 to 20 feet (4.5 to 6 meters) with a spread of only 3 to 5 feet (0.9 to 1.5 meters). Its dense, dark green foliage provides year-round interest and makes it an excellent choice for privacy screens, windbreaks, or as a vertical accent in the landscape.
This juniper variety is known for its tolerance to a wide range of soil conditions, including clay and sandy soils. It is also drought-tolerant once established and can withstand harsh weather conditions.
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Type:
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Shrub
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Origins:
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East Asia and the Himalayas
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Height:
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10' - 15'
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Spread:
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3' - 5'
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Spacing:
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4'
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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4 - 9
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Culture:
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Full Sun
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Bloom Color:
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N/A
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Season of Interest:
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Year-Round
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Junipers are generally susceptible to blights, especially in unusually wet weather. Rust and canker may occur, though it is not serious. Potential pests include aphids, bagworms, webworms, and scale.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Rock Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Hedges, Groundcover, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Rose, Ninebark, Catmint
IMAGE: by Drew Avery, Spartan Juniper
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
