Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan'

Spartan Juniper

niperus chinensis ‘Spartan’ — commonly called Spartan juniper — is a dense evergreen shrub known for its strong upright columnar habit and rich medium-green foliage that maintains excellent color year-round. Its naturally narrow form and fast growth make it one of the most widely used junipers for screening and formal vertical accents.

Type: Evergreen shrub

Mature Size:
Width: 4–5 ft
Height: 15–20 ft

USDA Zones: 4a–9b

Form: Narrow upright, columnar

Light: Full sun

Soil: Well-drained soil; adaptable to sandy, rocky, and average garden soils

Water: Low to medium; drought tolerant once established

Wildlife: Provides shelter for birds; deer resistant

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for screening, privacy hedges, foundation corners, and formal evergreen accents. Its strong vertical habit requires little shaping.

Care: Plant in full sun for best density and color. Avoid poorly drained soils. Minimal pruning is needed; trim lightly in early spring only if shaping is desired.

Plant type

Evergreen Tree

Height

15-20'

Width

4-5'

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Does not flower

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Soil

Average, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Container, Corner Accent, Hedge, Privacy Screen

Shape

Narrow Upright, Pyramidal

Bark

Exfoliating

Fruit

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No