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Also Known As

  • Juniper chinensis 'Spartan'
  • Juniper chinensis 'Spearmint'
  • Spartan Juniper
  • Spearmint Juniper

Plant type

conifer

size

  • H: 12'-15'
  • W: 3'-6'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan' plant details

Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan' is a fast-growing evergreen conifer with green foliage. and blue and green fruit. Attracts birds. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in alkaline and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan'

Plant type: conifer
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 12 FT - 15 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, columnar, compact, container plant, mass-planting, narrow form, pyramidal, topiary

GROWING CONDITIONS for Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Resistant to: deer, heat, seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: alkaline and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Spartan juniper grows as a stately column of coarse-textured foliage. Great for screening or where a columnar plant is desired.
Columnar to pyramidal upright juniper with rich green foliage and fast growth. USDA zones 5-9.

Gardening facts about Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan' plant

How to Grow Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • alkaline
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • green
    • blue
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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