Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan'

Spartan Chinese Juniper

Size

Spartan Chinese Juniper is a fast-growing, densely branched coniferous shrub with a natural pyramidal habit that rarely needs pruning.  The spiny aromatic needle-like foliage is deep green.  Best planted in full sun and well-drained soils.  Drought Tolerant once established.

Type: 

Shrub

Height: 

10' - 15'

Spread: 

3' - 5'

Spacing: 

4'

USDA Hardiness Zone: 

4 - 9

Culture: 

Full Sun

Bloom Color: 

N/A

Season of Interest:  

Year-Round

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, BordersRock 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.