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Keteleeri Juniper

Juniperus Chinensis 'Keteleeri'

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Overview

The Spartan Columnar Juniper, Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan', is a robust, evergreen conifer with a dense, upright growth habit. It reaches up to 15-20 feet in height with a 3-5 feet spread, providing vertical accentuation. Its rich green foliage offers year-round interest and minimal maintenance. This hardy specimen is ideal for privacy screens or as a windbreak, tolerating a variety of soil conditions and adapting to full sun exposure.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Very LowZones 4–9Type Conifer, ShrubClimate Temperate
Keteleeri Juniper (Juniperus Chinensis 'Keteleeri') — The Spartan Columnar Juniper
Keteleeri Juniper (Juniperus Chinensis 'Keteleeri') — scientifically known as Juniperus chinensis 'Keteleeri'Keteleeri Juniper (Juniperus Chinensis 'Keteleeri') — providing a consistent visual interest against seasonal changesKeteleeri Juniper (Juniperus Chinensis 'Keteleeri') — This hardy specimen is ideal for privacy screens or as a windbreakKeteleeri Juniper (Juniperus Chinensis 'Keteleeri') — reaching an impressive height of 15 to 20 feet with a modest spread of 3 to 4 feetKeteleeri Juniper (Juniperus Chinensis 'Keteleeri') — Its rich green foliage offers year-round interest and minimal maintenanceKeteleeri Juniper (Juniperus Chinensis 'Keteleeri') — evergreen conifer with a dense+19

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Mature height
15–20 Ft.
Mature width
4–6 Ft.

Classification

Type
Conifer, Shrub
Family
Cupressaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Keteleeri Juniper (Juniperus Chinensis 'Keteleeri') — The Spartan Columnar Juniper
Keteleeri Juniper (Juniperus Chinensis 'Keteleeri') — scientifically known as Juniperus chinensis 'Keteleeri'
Keteleeri Juniper (Juniperus Chinensis 'Keteleeri') — providing a consistent visual interest against seasonal changes
Keteleeri Juniper (Juniperus Chinensis 'Keteleeri') — This hardy specimen is ideal for privacy screens or as a windbreak
Keteleeri Juniper (Juniperus Chinensis 'Keteleeri') — reaching an impressive height of 15 to 20 feet with a modest spread of 3 to 4 feet
Keteleeri Juniper (Juniperus Chinensis 'Keteleeri') — Its rich green foliage offers year-round interest and minimal maintenance
Keteleeri Juniper (Juniperus Chinensis 'Keteleeri') — evergreen conifer with a dense
Keteleeri Juniper (Juniperus Chinensis 'Keteleeri') — It reaches up to 15-20 feet in height with a 3-5 feet spread, providing vertical accentuation
Keteleeri Juniper (Juniperus Chinensis 'Keteleeri') — tolerating a variety of soil conditions and adapting to full sun exposure
Keteleeri Juniper (Juniperus Chinensis 'Keteleeri') — or as a stately solitary specimen.<br><br>Its dense growth habit is adorned with rich
Keteleeri Juniper (Juniperus Chinensis 'Keteleeri') — Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan'
Keteleeri Juniper (Juniperus Chinensis 'Keteleeri') — This resilient cultivar is noted for its narrowly columnar form
Keteleeri Juniper (Juniperus Chinensis 'Keteleeri') — making it an ideal choice for screens
Keteleeri Juniper (Juniperus Chinensis 'Keteleeri') — deep green foliage which maintains its vibrant color throughout the year
Keteleeri Juniper (Juniperus Chinensis 'Keteleeri') — the Spartan Columnar Juniper is sure to impart a classic
Keteleeri Juniper (Juniperus Chinensis 'Keteleeri') — conifer / shrub for full or half
Keteleeri Juniper (Juniperus Chinensis 'Keteleeri') — With these considerations in mind
Keteleeri Juniper (Juniperus Chinensis 'Keteleeri') — yet stately presence within your client's garden space
Keteleeri Juniper (Juniperus Chinensis 'Keteleeri') — ensures it remains a steadfast feature in the designed landscape with minimal intervention
Keteleeri Juniper (Juniperus Chinensis 'Keteleeri') — coupled with its resistance to common pests and diseases
Keteleeri Juniper (Juniperus Chinensis 'Keteleeri') — the Spartan Juniper thrives in full sun
Keteleeri Juniper (Juniperus Chinensis 'Keteleeri') — It exhibits good drought tolerance once established and prefers well-drained soil
Keteleeri Juniper (Juniperus Chinensis 'Keteleeri') — demanding a minimum of 6 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal growth
Keteleeri Juniper (Juniperus Chinensis 'Keteleeri') — provided they do not retain excessive moisture.<br><br>The low maintenance nature of this juniper variety
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