Spartan juniper

Plant a row of Spartan junipers, and before you know it, your backyard will become a peaceful and private sanctuary. Native to China (not Ancient Greece as its name suggests), the Spartan juniper is an evergreen that grows extremely fast, making it nice, natural hedge alternative to boring wood fences.

For a plant as tough as the strongest warrior, check out ‘Spartan,’ a Chinese juniper cultivar. We’ll explain how to grow and care for this stately shrub.

Fast growing evergreen. Use as windbreak, accent or screen. Natural pyramidal shape rarely needs pruning. Tolerates heat, cold and drought.

Spartan Junipers are widely revered for their narrow growth habit and tall stature...

Name: Spartan Juniper Plant Type: tree Height: 25-30’ Width: 8’-10’ Light: full sun to part shade Salt: good salt tolerance Deer: do not usually eat Zone: 4-9 Notes: Spartan Junipers can grow into a narrow cone or columnar shape that stays quite thick. It can grow up to 20 feet tall but is not a […]

Spartan Juniper -- 7 out of 10 on the deer resistant scale

Juniperus virginiana 'Spartan' A tall, narrow pencil pine conifer • Grows in small, narrow spaces • Perfect for screening and hedging • Pollution, drought & wind tolerant

Find Spartan Juniper (Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan') in Richmond Fairfax Loudoun Prince William Fredericks Virginia VA at Meadows Farms Nurseries

Latin Name: Thuja occidentalis ‘Smaragd’ Description: Narrow, pyramidal evergreen displaying dense emerald green foliage. Holds its foliage color throughout winter. Excellent medium to large hedge or screening plant. Size: 15′ tall, … Continue reading "Emerald Green Arborvitae"