Name: Spartan Juniper Tree, Juniperus chinensis
Brand: Eureka Farms
SKU: 1gal-Cspa-1-2
Price: 29.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Create Your Own Private Landscape Retreat with The Fast-Growing Spartan Juniper, Juniperus chinensis.

Spartan Juniper (Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan') is a fast-growing evergreen that offers luxuriant dense evergreen foliage in a natural columnar symmetrical form that rarely needs pruning.

The Spartan Juniper tree is tough, attractive, and highly durable. Spartan's fantastic tolerance to heat, cold, and drought makes it one of the hardiest junipers you can grow, they are considered by growers as one of the most popular upright junipers on the market and a fast-growing tree.

Spartan's are extremely easy to grow, no matter where you live, especially since they thrive in virtually all soil types. Spartan Juniper is so durable that it can survive in harsh environments where other plants don't even stand a chance. Consider the Spartan Juniper as a focal plant specimen, windbreak, privacy screen, live fence or to create a topiary Mediterranean-style design.

PLANT BENEFITS AND KEY FEATURES

We believe in the power of plants to lift the spirit, calm the mind, and clean the air
Plants can reduce stress and anxiety by spending time close to nature caring for them
Great choice to increase property value with a low maintenance evergreen
Drought Tolerant and Resistant to ice, freezing conditions and Pest, easily grown in a wide range of soils

DESIGN IDEAS AND LANDSCAPE USES

Creating Privacy between Property Lines:

Plant Spartan Juniper tree 4-6 feet apart in a straight line or staggered for a natural look. Allow room for growth and avoid planting directly on property lines. These trees make great wind breaks as they mature.

Create a Hedge:

Spartan Cypress can grow so fast, you can create an instant privacy hedge or living fence.

Privacy for Pool Areas:

Add a Spartan Cypress Tree to areas of your yard that require privacy. Look for areas where you can plant three or four trees in a row to block out your neighbor's house or window.

Tall Focal Specimen:

Spartan Juniper tree can also be used as a focal point. Plant one in your yard and just let it grow; it will definitely be the tallest tree in the yard. Spartan Cypress trees are the go-to tree for any privacy needed in your yard.

Design with Plants

When designing with Juniper trees, there are various creative and practical considerations to keep in mind. Here are some ideas and tips for incorporating Juniper trees into your landscape design:

Privacy Screens: Utilize Juniper trees, such as the Eastern Red Cedar, Spartan Juniper, Burkii Red Cedar, Skyrocket Juniper to create natural privacy screens or windbreaks. Planting them in a row can provide both visual screening and noise reduction.

Accent Plantings: Juniper trees, with their diverse shapes and sizes, make excellent focal points in the garden. Consider using them as anchor plants in flower beds or as standalone specimens to add interest to the landscape.

Rock Gardens: Dwarf varieties of Juniper trees are well-suited for rock gardens due to their compact size and low maintenance requirements. Their evergreen foliage can provide year-round color and texture to rock features.

Slope Stabilization: Juniper trees are known for their extensive root systems that help prevent soil erosion. Planting them on slopes can effectively stabilize the terrain while adding greenery to the landscape.

Container Planting: Dwarf Juniper varieties can thrive in containers, making them ideal for patios, balconies, or smaller outdoor spaces. Their versatility allows for creative arrangements in pots or planters.

Mixing with Other Plants: Combine Juniper trees with flowering shrubs, grasses, or perennials to create contrast and diversity in the garden. The different textures and colors can enhance the overall aesthetic appeal of the landscape.

Pruning and Shaping to create Topiary : Spartan Juniper species respond well to pruning and shaping. Explore topiary techniques such as spirals, cones or multiple ball designs, we offer many designs of hand crafted topiary trees which offer unique styles to create visually striking designs.

By incorporating Juniper trees into your landscape design, you can introduce a versatile and resilient element that adds beauty, structure, and functionality to your outdoor space. If you have specific preferences or design goals in mind, feel free to share them for more tailored suggestions!

Care & Maintainance

Care Guide

PLANTING:

Select an area with full sun.
Dig a hole that is twice as wide and just as deep as the root ball.
Remove the tree from its container and loosen any roots that are tightly packed.
Place the tree in the hole and backfill with soil, making sure to eliminate any air pockets.
Water the tree well to settle the soil.

SOIL:

Prefers well-draining soil.
Suitable for clay, alkaline, and compacted soils, avoid wet and soggy.

MULCH:

Spread a 2-3 inch layer of mulch around the base of the plant.
Mulch with hardwood or cypress.

LIGHT:

Thrives in full sun.

WATER:

Water regularly during the first growing season.
Increase frequency in extreme hot days.
Once established, water only during extended periods of drought.

FERTILIZE:

Fertilize during early spring with a slow-release fertilizer.

PRUNING:

Pruning is not necessary.
If left to grow naturally it may reach heights of up to 60 feet.
Avoid pruning during the hottest or coldest months.

Why buy from Eureka Farms

We offer exceptional service and attention to quality.
We grow and care for our plants, from beginning to end.
We carefully inspect and hand select the highest quality available plant for your enjoyment.
We promise to ship plants that are healthy and beautiful.
We carefully wrap and secure the plant for a save journey to you.

Warranty Policy

Backed by our 30 days Satisfaction Guarantee

We hope that you enjoy your new plants! We grow and care for our plants from cuttings, seeds or liners, we hand select the best quality available before shipping to your home or office. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns. Our friendly customer service team is here to help.

FAQs

More Frequently Ask Questions

Is it safe to ship plants by mail?

We Believe it is, let us prove it, our success rate of shipping plant(s) online is well over 99%.

How do you measure height for ground cover junipers?

Approximate height is measured from the bottom of the pot to the top of the highest branch.

Are plant(s) purchased online guarantee?

All plants are guarantee for a period of 30 days, We offer a Satisfaction Guarantee Policy.

Can I order during winter months?

Yes you can, however most Tropical plants are sensitive to extreme cold conditions, once cold temperatures are expected to fall below freezing it will not be safe to ship life plants, we carefully manage shipping decisions during winter months and determine when is safe to ship, please be advise we may need to hold orders until conditions are appropriate to safely ship the plants.

GROW ZONES:	5-9 Outdoors.
GROWTH RATE:	1-2ft/Year.
MATURE HEIGHT:	15-20 ft.
MATURE WIDTH:	4-5ft.
LIGHT:	Full Sun.
WATER:	Regularly.
FOLIAGE:	Bright Green.
BLOOMS:	Conifer, prized for foliage.
USES:	Focal Point, Privacy Screen, Landscaping, Hedge.
GROWTH FORM:	Dense-Columnar.
SOIL CONDITIONS:	Wide range of soils.
DOES NOT SHIP TO:	AZ.