Spartan Juniper Hedge

It is very tolerant of heat, cold and drought. After 10 years of growth, a mature specimen will measure 15 feet (5 m) tall and 3 to 5 feet (1 to 1.6 m) wide, an annual growth rate of 12 to 15 inches (30 - 35 cm).

How big does a Spartan juniper get?

'Spartan' is a narrow pyramidal to columnar tree that grows to 15-20' tall but spreads to only 5' wide. Dark green foliage is primarily scale-like. Foliage is attractive throughout the year.

How far from fence to plant Spartan juniper?

Plant Type:	Evergreen woody shrub	Green (inconspicuous) / blue (with blue berries)
Spacing	3-6 feet	Formal accent, living fence, screen, specimen, topiary, windbreak
Height:	15 feet	Pinales
Spread:	5 feet	Cupressaceae
Growth Rate:	Fast	Juniperus

Do junipers make good hedges?

Among the most versatile of evergreens, junipers range from ground-hugging creepers to mounded shrubs and upright trees. Whether you are looking for a steely blue groundcover or a tall tree for a fast-growing privacy hedge, junipers fit the bill. All respond well to pruning, making them useful hedges.

What is the lifespan of a Spartan juniper?

Certain landscape juniper like the blue point juniper, the sea green juniper, the spartan juniper, and the trout man juniper, which are commonly used in landscapes, are typically expected to live for 30 years.

How far apart do you plant Spartan juniper?

If you want to plant a privacy screen, space your Spartan juniper trees five feet apart, or three feet apart for a solid wall. Another option is to plant two rows three feet apart from one another, staggering the Spartan junipers every four feet.

Do Spartan junipers turn brown in winter?

Junipers (Juniperus spp.) are low-maintenance evergreens and maintain their color throughout the cold winter months in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 4 through 10. A brown discoloration on the branches of a juniper plant can indicate fungus, disease or injury.

What is the prettiest juniper?

4 Best Juniper Cultivars for your Winter Landscape Design

• Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana)
• Rocky Mountain Juniper (Juniperus scopulorum) ...
• Chinese Juniper (Juniperus chinensis) ...
• Nana (Juniperus procumbens)

Are Spartan junipers toxic to dogs?

ANSWER: The University of California - Davis list Juniperus (Junipers) in their Safe and Poisonous Garden Plants list as having a minor toxicity (class 2) for pets and children. This rating means ingestion of these plants may cause minor illnesses such as vomiting or diarrhea.

Are junipers low maintenance?

Junipers are deer resistant, salt tolerant, and extremely low maintenance. Helpful for controlling soil erosion, Juniper plants are an excellent choice for planting on hills and slopes.

Can you keep Spartan juniper small?

Although this evergreen doesn't require regular pruning, a "Spartan" juniper that's getting too tall or has some spreading branches near its top can be trimmed back successfully, as long as you follow a few guidelines.

Why are my Spartan junipers dying?

Fungal tip blights, cankers, mechanical damage, and salt injury are some of the most common causes. Several juniper samples with tip blight were submitted to the Plant Disease Clinic this spring. Phomopsis and Kabatina tip blights are two common diseases of juniper.

What is the nicest looking hedge?

Top 5 hedging plants:

• Conifer: Taxus baccata (yew)
• Large evergreen: Prunus lusitanica (Portugese laurel)
• Low growing: Lavandula angustifolia.
• Native: Carpinus betulus (hornbeam) Seaside garden: Rosa rugosa.

What is the prettiest hedge?

Prettiest fast-growing hedges If you want fast-growing hedges that also bring beauty to the garden, then camellia hedges are perfect. Blossoming with beautiful rose-like flowers in late winter or early spring, they create a stunning addition to winter garden ideas and will help to brighten those darker days.

What is the best low maintenance hedge?

Discover some of the best plants for a low-maintenance hedge, below.

• Choisya. Choisya ternata 'Sundance'
• Berberis. Berberis thunbergii 'Cheal's Scarlet' ...
• Holly. Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' ...
• Osmanthus. Osmanthus delavayi. ...
• Yew. Yew hedge. ...
• Cryptomeria 'Globosa Nana' Cryptomeria japonica 'Globosa Nana'

How much does a Spartan juniper cost?

Spartan JuniperJuniperus chinensis 'Spartan' $49.95.

Are juniper trees high maintenance?

Junipers require little maintenance, just minor trimming, and shaping. Never cut them back to the bare stems at their centers, since this wood is usually too old and tough to set new growth. If you're training a juniper into a formal shape, select a variety amenable to regular pruning.

Do birds eat Spartan juniper berries?

Those juniper berries are also the magnet that attracts birds. Everything from eastern bluebirds and evening grosbeaks to wild turkeys and sharp-tailed grouse devour the fruit.

Do junipers need to be covered in winter?

If the growing container is suitable to remain outside during the winter, you can leave your juniper outdoors. No special care is required. Junipers go dormant during the winter months. If your container is a porous material such as clay or concrete, you can move it indoors to an unheated location.

Should junipers be covered in winter?

In addition to desiccation damage, evergreens such as arborvitae and junipers are susceptible to breakage from snow build-up and ice storms. This time of year you can loosely wrap these plants with rope or twine to keep all of the branches tied together to prevent splits and breakage.