Southern Living Plant Collection
Southern Living Spartan Juniper
The Southern Living Spartan Juniper is a fast-growing evergreen, prized for its resilient nature and attractive upright, narrow form. Its lush, blue-tinged green foliage provides year-round beauty. Exceptionally durable, it withstands heat, cold, drought, and salt, thriving in various soil types. This juniper is perfect for creating dense privacy screens or windbreaks and can be shaped into decorative topiary. Enjoy a healthy plant backed by a 60-day guarantee, ensuring vibrant growth in your landscape.
$40.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
957
/ 1322
#957 in Trees
Price vs Category Average
-62%
Below average
Botanical Name
Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan'
/ Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan'
Who it's for
- Striking Columnar Form
- Exceptional Durability and Hardiness
- Effective Screening Potential
Who should skip it
- Vulnerability to Pests and Disease
- Intolerant of Wet Soil
- Sharp Foliage Texture
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan'
Mature Height
20.0 feet
Mature Width
5.0 feet
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Growth Rate
Fast Growing
Hardiness Zones
4-9 outdoors
Cold Tolerance
Hardy down to -20℉
Foliage Type
Evergreen
Features
- Upright, narrow growth habit
- Drought-tolerant once established
- Ideal for privacy screens
- Deer resistant
- Fast-growing evergreen
- Tolerates extreme conditions
- Can be shaped into topiary
What customers say
Consumers highly value the Southern Living Spartan Juniper for its quality and reliable growth, making it an excellent choice for landscape screening. Reviewers consistently praise the plant's dense, deep green foliage and natural pyramidal shape, which requires minimal pruning. The quality upon arrival, often noted for superior packaging, reinforces brand expectations. The primary concern centers on value; some buyers feel the premium price does not always align with the initial specimen size received. Despite this, the consensus positions the Spartan Juniper as a high quality, dependable landscape investment when managing expectations regarding initial maturity relative to cost.
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