Spartan Juniper Tree

Spartan is a fast-growing, dense Chinese juniper with an upright, narrow columnar form and deep green evergreen foliage. It works well as a hedge or informal border where a vertical screen is wanted. ## Form and site The [North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/juniperus-chinensis/) lists Spartan as a dense, symmetrical columnar cultivar, typically 15–20 feet tall, and describes it as low maintenance. [Utah State University's arboretum record](https://extension.usu.edu/botanicalcenter/trees-of-varga-arboretum/spartan-chinese-juniper) gives a mature height of 20 feet and width of 3–4 feet, with a narrow pyramidal or columnar outline. It recommends full sun: the tree is intolerant of shade and wet soils, while adapting to varied soil types. The two references give similar height and reinforce its narrow habit. ## Garden use Plant where the upright silhouette and year-round foliage can provide structure. The Utah State record recommends it for an informal border or hedge. Allow enough room for its mature height and provide well-drained soil. ## Maintenance Routine shaping is usually unnecessary for this naturally narrow form. Remove damaged or misplaced branches as needed, and avoid waterlogged planting sites.