Spartan Chinese Juniper
Planted 2021
This juniper is a moderate grower with dense foliage. It has a columnar or pyramidal habit that generally stays within 3-4 feet wide. It has a nice dark green soft foliage. This tree is elegant, adds nice visual appeal, and can be used as an informal border or hedge.
| Height | Width | Zone | Growth Rate | Water Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 ft. | 3-4 ft. | 4-9 | Moderate | Low |
Leaf
Foliage is scale-like
with overlapping
pointed needles that
hug the branch; not
prickly.
Fruit
Dioecious cones;
females are globose
or irregularly globose,
1/3-1/2” across,
whitish blue bloomy,
dark brown when ripe.
Flower
Dioecious cones;
males are yellow-
brown to orange-
yellow flowers, shed
pollen in March.
Advantages
Adapts to many
different soil types,
upright and narrow
habit.
Disadvantages
Intolerant of shade and wet soils.