Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan' (Chinese Juniper)
Chinese Juniper 'Spartan'
Architectural, Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan' (Chinese Juniper) is a narrow, pyramidal to columnar, evergreen tree forming a handsome exclamation point in the landscape. Fast-growing, its dense and erect branches bear scale-like, dark green foliage. Ideal for providing year-round structure, it makes a wonderful specimen plant and adds accent vertical lines to the landscape. Perfect for hedges and windbreaks. Quite popular and tough, it is tolerant to heat, cold, drought, and salt.
- Grows up to 15-20 ft. tall (450-600 cm) and 4-5 ft. wide (120-150 cm).
- A full sun lover, this plant is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerates a wide range of soils including clay soils. Drought tolerant once established.
- Perfect as a specimen plant, for foundation plantings.
- Low maintenance, no pruning required.
- Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
- Native to China, Japan, Mongolia and the Himalayas
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Requirements
Hardiness | 4
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Conifers, Trees |
Plant Family | Juniperus - Junipers |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 15' – 20' (4.5m – 6m) |
Spread | 4' – 5' (120cm – 150cm) |
Spacing | 60" (150cm) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil, Salt |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
Photo courtesy JC Raulston Arboretum, NC State University
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 4
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Conifers, Trees |
Plant Family | Juniperus - Junipers |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
Height | 15' – 20' (4.5m – 6m) |
Spread | 4' – 5' (120cm – 150cm) |
Spacing | 60" (150cm) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil, Salt |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens |
Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |