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Spartan Columnar Juniper

Juniperus Chinensis 'Spartan'

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Overview

The Spartan Columnar Juniper, Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan', is a robust evergreen with a dense, conical form. It reaches 15 to 20 feet in height with a narrow 3 to 4 feet spread. Its rich green foliage requires minimal maintenance and thrives in USDA zones 4-9. Ideal for vertical accents or privacy screens, this drought-tolerant plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil, adding an elegant, upright structure to any landscape.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Very LowZones 10–10Type Conifer, ShrubClimate Temperate
Spartan Columnar Juniper (Juniperus Chinensis 'Spartan') — The Spartan Columnar Juniper, Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan', is a robust evergreen with a dense
Spartan Columnar Juniper (Juniperus Chinensis 'Spartan') — It reaches 15 to 20 feet in height with a narrow 3 to 4 feet spread

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
10–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Conifer, Shrub
Family
Cupressaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Spartan Columnar Juniper (Juniperus Chinensis 'Spartan') — The Spartan Columnar Juniper, Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan', is a robust evergreen with a dense
Spartan Columnar Juniper (Juniperus Chinensis 'Spartan') — It reaches 15 to 20 feet in height with a narrow 3 to 4 feet spread
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