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Tips for Growing Spartan Juniper
06.06.2023 - 18:09 / gardenerspath.com / Kristine Lofgren
Tips for Growing Spartan Juniper Juniperus chinensis ‘Spartan’Sometimes I look at certain plants that have become wildly popular and I just don’t get it.
They might be particularly prone to diseases, or maybe they’re typically disease-free but they’re kind of just blah. Not ‘Spartan,’ though – with this plant, I get it.
One of the most popular juniper cultivars of all time, ‘Spartan’ is a best-seller for good reason. It’s gorgeous, healthy, hardy, evergreen, and maintenance-free. Practically perfect!
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‘Spartan’ has a natural pyramidal growth habit with a round, tapered top that requires no pruning to stay that way. Its strong, upright growth habit has also made it the go-to for tall spiral topiaries.
And this tree doesn’t grow out of control. It tops out at about 15 feet in height with no more than five feet of spread at the base.
You can line them up to make a living fence, use one in a large container for a grand statement, place two flanking a driveway… There are so many options.
We’re going to go over how to make this popular plant thrive. Hint: it’s not hard. Here’s what’s coming up:
Chances are you’ve seen this particular cultivar in a home or commercial garden before without even realizing it.
It’s extremely common in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 9 because it’s fantastic – if you opt to grow one of your own, you won’t be disappointed.
Cultivation and History‘Spartan’ is a cultivar of Chinese juniper (Juniperus chinensis), a species that hails from parts of north and east Asia. If you’re curious about this broader group of plants, you might be interested in our comprehensive guide to the species.
In 1950, ‘Spartan’
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