Spartan Juniper Tree

Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan'

$159⁹⁹

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#3 Container #5 Container

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Spartan Juniper Tree highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan'
Growing Zones

4-9
Mature Height

15 - 18 feet
Mature Spread

4 - 5 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Moderate to Low
Soil

Well-Drained
Growth Rate

Fast
Fall Color

Evergreen
Pruning Time

Early Spring

Growing Zones 4-9

Find Your Growing Zone!

As tough and strong as its namesake, the Spartan Juniper Tree (Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan') performs as reliably as a Spartan warrior. The Spartan Juniper has soft but dense foliage. Its foliage is deep green and distributed evenly for a healthy and refined style!

Like most soldiers, this Spartan keeps a tidy appearance! The Spartan Juniper naturally maintains a pyramidal form that requires minimal pruning for a more refined appearance. This evergreen won't take winters off and if you've been procrastinating and want privacy now, this shrub grows quickly.

This brilliant plant also features the endurance and strength of a true soldier. It stands tall through the hottest summer days, coldest winter nights, and the driest times of the year. Once established, it only needs to be watered when it's extremely hot and dry out. Hardy throughout USDA planting zones 4 to 9, this Juniper can grow up to 18 feet in height, but remain columnar at only 4-5 feet wide.

Planting and Application:

This handsome tree grows quickly and evenly, making for an attractive and stately year-round privacy screen or hedge. Nothing looks more stunning than evenly-spaced Spartan Junipers. They promise to uphold and protect your privacy while they vigorously grow.

Plant a line of Spartan Junipers to keep the neighbors from peering into your backyard or to mark your property line in your front yard. These tall, slim Junipers also do well as a windbreak or as an accent plant that will add height to your garden, without sacrificing space.

If you want a topiary to flank your front door, the Spartan Juniper is easy to shape and grows well in containers! In large planters and high-end urns, well-placed Spartan Junipers become prominent and statuesque garden features! Add them to large patios and porches, transforming them into Italian Terrazas!

Deep Green Dense Foliage
Evergreen With a Natural Columnar Pyramidal Shape
Very Fast Growing
Great For Containers
Dense Foliage Perfect for Privacy Screen or Windbreak

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Your Spartan Juniper, like all Junipers, is very easy to grow! It will do best with well-irrigated soil that drains wells which will help prevent root rot. It thrives with medium moisture and full sun. Provide a 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch to keep their roots insulated and retain soil moisture. Shear or prune your shrubs if needed after the first flush of spring growth.

Full Sun
Moderate to Low Moisture
Any Well-Drained Soil
Shear After First Flush of Growth
Deer Seldom Bother These Plants

You don't have to be a landscape artist to achieve a structured yard that looks like it took years of strategy to plan. Some Spartan Junipers will do wonders for your garden if you need height, privacy, or topiary to give your yard stately refinement. Order your fast-growing Spartan Juniper Tree now and enjoy its strong and resilient nature at NatureHills.com today!