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Is Now a Good Time to Plant?

Yes! Fall is one of the best times to plant!

Landscaping experts often recommend planting in fall instead of waiting until spring. Here’s why:

  • Cooler weather puts less stress on newly planted trees and shrubs.
  • Fall soil is still warm, which helps roots grow and get established.
  • Cooler temperatures mean less water is lost through the leaves, making it easier for plants to stay hydrated.
  • Even after top growth slows for winter, roots continue developing below ground.
  • Fall weather often brings more rain and less heat, making new plants easier to care for.
  • By spring, your plants already have a head start. Their established roots can support strong new leaves, branches, and flowers.
  • Trees planted in spring must establish their roots while also dealing with rising temperatures and summer heat.

Plant this fall, and your trees can spend the cooler months getting settled instead of waiting until spring to get started!

Planting your Spartan Juniper Trees

Spartan Juniper Planting Instructions:

  1. Site Selection: Choose a sunny location for your Spartan Juniper. It thrives best in full sun, needing at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. It can tolerate partial shade but will be denser and healthier with more sun exposure.
  2. Soil Preparation: Spartan Junipers prefer well-draining soil but are quite adaptable to various types, including sandy or clay soils. If your soil has poor drainage, amend it with organic matter like compost to improve aeration.
  3. Digging the Hole: Dig a hole that is slightly more shallow than the root ball and about twice as wide. By keeping the root ball slightly elevated, you’ll help prevent water from pooling around the base, which can lead to root rot. Mound the soil around the base of the plant to allow for settling.
  4. Spacing: When planting for a hedge or screen, space the Spartan Junipers about 3-5 feet apart. If planting as a specimen or focal point, give it more room to allow for full growth.
  5. Watering: Water thoroughly right after planting to help settle the soil and eliminate air pockets around the roots.
  6. Mulching: Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch around the base, keeping it a few inches away from the trunk. Mulch helps retain moisture, suppress weeds, and protect the roots from temperature fluctuations.

Care Instructions (Establishment Period):

  1. Watering: Water regularly during the first year, especially during dry spells. Junipers are drought-tolerant once established but need consistent moisture during their first growing season. Aim to keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.
  2. Fertilization: Spartan Juniper doesn’t need heavy fertilizing. In early spring, you can apply a slow-release, balanced fertilizer to promote healthy growth. Avoid fertilizing in late summer or fall, as this can encourage new growth that may not harden off before winter.
  3. Staking: Spartan Juniper generally doesn’t need staking, but if it is planted in a windy area, you may want to stake it temporarily until the roots become established.

Maintenance and Long-Term Care:

  1. Pruning: Spartan Juniper has a naturally tidy, upright form that requires minimal pruning. However, you can lightly trim it in late winter or early spring to shape it or remove any dead or damaged branches. Avoid heavy pruning into old wood, as junipers do not regrow from bare branches.
  2. Pest and Disease Control: Spartan Juniper is relatively pest and disease resistant but may occasionally experience issues such as spider mites or cedar-apple rust. Monitor the plant regularly, and if you spot signs of pests or disease (such as browning foliage or webs), treat with horticultural oil or neem oil as needed.
  3. Winter Care: Spartan Juniper is hardy in zones 4-9, so it can tolerate cold winters. However, if you live in an area prone to heavy snow or ice, you may want to gently brush off any accumulation to prevent the branches from bending or breaking.

Container/Indoor Planting:

  1. Choosing the Right Pot: For container planting, choose a large pot (18-24 inches in diameter) with good drainage holes. Spartan Juniper grows upright and tall, so make sure the container is heavy enough to support the plant and keep it from tipping over.
  2. Soil Mix: Use a well-draining potting mix, adding some sand or perlite to improve drainage. Avoid heavy soils that retain too much moisture.
  3. Planting: Place the Spartan Juniper so the root ball is slightly above the potting soil level to prevent water from pooling around the roots. Water thoroughly after planting.
  4. Positioning: Place the container in a sunny spot, either outdoors or near a bright window if growing indoors. Spartan Juniper needs at least 6 hours of sunlight daily.
  5. Watering: Container-grown junipers dry out more quickly than those planted in the ground, so check the soil frequently. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry.
  6. Fertilization: Use a slow-release fertilizer in early spring and supplement with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 6-8 weeks during the growing season.
  7. Winter Care: In colder climates (zones 4-6), you can move the container into a sheltered spot, such as a garage or porch, during extreme cold spells. Reduce watering in the winter when the plant is dormant.

Additional Tips:

  1. Great for Privacy Screens: Spartan Juniper is often used in rows to create a natural privacy screen or windbreak. Its dense, evergreen foliage provides year-round coverage, making it an excellent choice for screening out neighbors or blocking wind.
  2. Drought Tolerance: Once established, Spartan Juniper is quite drought-tolerant. Be cautious not to overwater, especially in heavier soils, as it can lead to root rot.
  3. Salt Tolerance: This plant can handle some salt, making it a good option for coastal gardens or areas near roads that may be salted in winter.
  4. Deer Resistant: Spartan Juniper is deer resistant, making it an excellent choice for landscapes prone to browsing by wildlife.
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The Spartan Juniper Trees thrives in Zones 5-9

Growing Zones for the Spartan Juniper Trees

If you live in the green area above, we recommend the Spartan Juniper Trees.

Your Growing Zone
Recommended Zones 5-9
Mature Height 15-20 ft.
Mature Width 3-5 ft.
Cannot Ship To AZ, CA, OR
Sunlight Full to Partial Sun
Botanical Name Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan'

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For 20+ years, our team has shipped healthy, established plants to gardeners like you- all across the country. Every plant is selected and cared for by our plant experts before it ships to your door.

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Zoom view of the foliage of the spartan juniper with berries.

Beware- not all Spartan Junipers are the same.

Be sure to get superior evergreens, grown by experts.

Better Roots Make Stronger Plants: Some nurseries send you "bare root" evergreens to save on shipping. Even worse, others have started digging them right out of the ground before shipping. This causes major transplant shock and long-term damage. We send you Spartan Junipers in soil-filled containers- ensuring a well-developed root system that will explode with growth!

Healthy Plants: We've seen other nurseries grow tall evergreens in tiny pots to save on shipping. This leads to a "root bound" tree, where the roots have outgrown their pot- they cannot absorb water and nutrients. They quickly dry out during shipment, leading to an unhealthy tree.

The Spartan Juniper is a tough, fast-growing, upright evergreen- dense green privacy that fits along tight property lines.

  • Narrow and tall: 15-20 ft. tall and just 3-5 ft. wide
  • Fast-growing and fills in to form a dense screen
  • Privacy hedge: plant 3-5 ft. apart; closer spacing makes a solid wall sooner
  • Very drought tolerant once established; handles cold and heat in zones 5-9

Not all plants are created equal

The Difference Is in the Roots

Every plant we ship has grown in a nursery container with its roots protected, so it arrives healthy, established and ready to thrive in your yard.

A full, branched Nationwide Plants tree in a nursery pot next to a thin bare-root tree with exposed roots Ours: container grown Theirs: bare root
Nationwide Plants Other Nurseries
How it's grown Grown in a nursery container, roots protected the whole time Pulled or dug from the field, tearing fragile roots
How it arrives Arrives in its pot with soil intact Arrives bare root, exposed and drying out
Before shipping Growing naturally until it ships Held dormant in a cooler, then shocked by a hot shipping box
Root health Strong, well-developed roots with room to grow Crammed into a small pot until it's root bound
Height Measured from the top of the soil Often includes the pot and roots
After planting Settles in quickly with less transplant shock Arrives stressed and can take years to recover, if it does

The height you see is the height you plant.

We measure every plant from the top of the soil, not the bottom of the pot. Many nurseries include the pot and roots, so a "5–6 ft." tree from them might stand only 4 ft. tall once it's planted.

Comparisons reflect common practices across the online plant industry, not any single company.

Honest Measurements: Some nurseries measure trees including the pot and roots, so their "4-5 ft." tree may only be about half that size when planted. We measure all of our plants from the soil line, so the height you see is what you can expect after planting.

From our nursery to your door

How We Ship Your Plants

Every order is hand-selected, watered and carefully packed so it arrives healthy and ready to plant. Here's what happens after you place your order.

  1. Hand-Picked for You

    Our team selects the best plant available for your order. For privacy trees, that's the tallest and fullest. For fruit trees, it's the best branched.

    Why it matters: Many online nurseries ship whatever is next in the row.

  2. A Deep Drink Before the Trip

    Every plant gets a thorough watering right before it's packed, so it starts the journey fully hydrated.

  3. Roots Sealed In

    We wrap the pot and roots in plastic to lock in moisture, so your plant has water to drink all the way to your door.

    Why it matters: Bare-root plants are often shipped with their roots exposed and drying out.

  4. Braced for the Ride

    Cardboard inserts are secured inside every box to hold your plant in place, so it won't slide, tip or get damaged in transit.

  5. Shipped Only by FedEx

    We ship your trees exclusively with FedEx. We've found they deliver the fastest and handle live plants the most gently.

And if anything goes wrong, every plant is backed by our 1 Year Warranty.

Healthy Roots Make a Huge Difference

  • Never buy bare-root plants. These trees are starved of nutrients, and have a low survival rate.
  • Beware of nurseries cut corners by growing in small pots. These "rootbound" plants are weak, struggle to absorb nutrients, and die quickly after planting.
  • Some nurseries try to sell oversized plants, but chop off vital roots so they can cram the rootball into a narrow box to save on shipping!

You Want Spartan Junipers Grown by Experts

Some nurseries ship tall but skinny junipers that were grown in tiny pots to save money. These "root bound" trees struggle after planting and take much longer to fill in your privacy screen.

Nationwide Plants only sends you strong Spartan Junipers, selected and cared for by our plant experts, with healthy, developed root systems. That means they settle in quickly and start building your evergreen screen sooner.

How many Spartan Juniper Trees do I need?

Plan your privacy screen in three quick steps.

2What look do you want?
3How far apart will you plant them?

Enter your length to see how many trees you need.

Read more about the Spartan Juniper Trees

Spartan Juniper – A Versatile, Fast-Growing Evergreen for Year-Round Privacy and Beauty

The Spartan Juniper (Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan') is a tough, adaptable, and fast-growing evergreen known for its upright, columnar form and rich green foliage. With its dense growth habit, the Spartan Juniper is an excellent choice for privacy screens, windbreaks, or as a dramatic vertical accent in your landscape. This hardy, drought-tolerant tree offers year-round color and structure, making it a favorite for both small and large gardens.

Key Features of Spartan Juniper:

  • Fast-Growing & Upright: Grows up to 12-20 feet tall with a slender 4-5 foot spread, creating a natural privacy screen or vertical accent.
  • Dense Evergreen Foliage: Features rich green, needle-like foliage that stays vibrant year-round, providing constant coverage and beauty.
  • Low Maintenance & Drought-Tolerant: Thrives in USDA Zones 4-9, tolerating heat, drought, and various soil conditions with ease.
  • Versatile Uses: Ideal for use as a privacy hedge, windbreak, or as a striking focal point in formal and informal gardens.
  • Cold Hardy & Heat Resistant: Can withstand both cold winters and hot summers, making it an adaptable option for diverse climates.

Fast-Growing and Perfect for Privacy Screens

The Spartan Juniper is known for its fast, upright growth, quickly reaching heights of 12-20 feet tall and forming a natural privacy screen or hedge. Its dense, evergreen foliage offers complete coverage year-round, making it an ideal solution for blocking unwanted views or creating a windbreak. The narrow, columnar form makes it perfect for planting along property lines, driveways, or walkways where space is limited but privacy is needed.

Year-Round Beauty with Rich Green Foliage

One of the standout features of the Spartan Juniper is its vibrant, dark green foliage that remains lush and attractive throughout the year. Unlike deciduous trees that lose their leaves in the fall, this evergreen provides continuous beauty and structure in every season. Its dense needle-like foliage creates a rich, textured appearance that adds visual interest to any garden, whether used in formal designs or as part of a natural landscape.

Ideal for Small and Large Landscapes

With its compact width of 4-5 feet, the Spartan Juniper fits easily into small gardens or narrow spaces, making it a great choice for planting near buildings, fences, or walkways. In larger landscapes, it can be used as a tall, striking focal point or planted in rows to create a dramatic entrance or boundary hedge. Whether used in formal gardens, along driveways, or as a vertical accent in mixed plantings, this versatile tree adds elegance and height to your outdoor space.

Low Maintenance and Drought-Tolerant

The Spartan Juniper is prized for its low-maintenance care requirements. Once established, this hardy evergreen is incredibly drought-tolerant and can thrive in a variety of soil types, from sandy to clay soils, as long as they are well-drained. It requires minimal watering and care, making it an excellent choice for busy homeowners or low-maintenance landscapes. The tree’s naturally upright shape also means little to no pruning is necessary, allowing it to maintain its form with ease.

Cold Hardy and Heat Resistant

The Spartan Juniper thrives in USDA Zones 4-9, making it a highly adaptable tree that can withstand both cold winters and hot, dry summers. It is an excellent choice for regions with challenging climates, as it performs well in extreme heat, cold, and even poor soil conditions. This resilience makes the Spartan Juniper a go-to option for gardeners in diverse environments who need a reliable, low-care tree that provides year-round coverage.

Why Choose Nationwide Plants?

At Nationwide Plants, we are dedicated to providing the highest-quality trees and shrubs to homeowners across the country. Our Spartan Juniper Trees are grown with care and selected for their health, beauty, and ability to thrive in a wide range of climates. With fast shipping and a commitment to customer satisfaction, Nationwide Plants makes it easy to enhance your landscape with this versatile evergreen.

Add Year-Round Privacy and Elegance to Your Landscape – Order Your Spartan Juniper Today!

Transform your yard with the fast-growing, low-maintenance Spartan Juniper. Whether you’re creating a privacy screen, windbreak, or simply looking for a beautiful, upright evergreen to enhance your garden, this tree delivers stunning results year-round. Order today from Nationwide Plants and enjoy fast, reliable delivery of this exceptional tree right to your door!

Frequently Asked Questions about the Spartan Juniper Trees

How tall does a Spartan Juniper get?

A Spartan Juniper grows 15 to 20 feet tall and just 3 to 5 feet wide, with a dense, upright, columnar to pyramidal form. Its narrow shape fits along property lines, driveways, and walkways where space is tight but you still want height and year-round privacy.

How far apart should I plant Spartan Junipers for a privacy screen?

Space Spartan Junipers about 3 to 5 feet apart when planting a hedge or privacy screen. Closer spacing, around 3 feet, creates a solid wall sooner, while 5 feet gives each tree more room. If you are planting a single specimen or focal point, give it extra space so it can develop its full form.

How fast does a Spartan Juniper grow?

Spartan Juniper is a fast-growing evergreen that quickly gains height and fills in to form a dense screen. Consistent watering during the first growing season and a sunny location help it establish and reach its best growth rate. Once established, it keeps growing steadily with very little care.

What zones do Spartan Junipers grow in?

Spartan Juniper grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9. It withstands cold winters and hot summers, and it tolerates heat and drought well, making it an adaptable evergreen for many climates. In areas with heavy snow or ice, gently brush off buildup to keep the upright branches from bending.

Does Spartan Juniper need full sun?

Spartan Juniper grows best in full sun, with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. It can tolerate partial sun, but it will be denser and healthier with more sun exposure. Choose an open spot with good air circulation for a full, uniform screen.

How often should I water a Spartan Juniper?

Water a Spartan Juniper regularly during its first year, keeping the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged, especially during dry spells. Once established, it is very drought tolerant and needs extra water only during long dry periods, which makes it a great choice for low-water landscapes.

How do you prune a Spartan Juniper?

Spartan Juniper naturally holds a tidy, upright form and needs minimal pruning. Lightly trim in late winter or early spring to shape it or remove dead or damaged branches. Avoid heavy pruning into old wood, since junipers do not regrow foliage from bare branches.

What soil does a Spartan Juniper need?

Spartan Juniper prefers well-draining soil but adapts to many types, including sandy and clay soils. Amend poorly drained soil with compost, and plant slightly high so the root ball sits a bit above grade. That helps prevent water from pooling around the base and causing root rot.

What pests and diseases affect Spartan Juniper?

Spartan Juniper is relatively pest and disease resistant, but spider mites and cedar-apple rust can occasionally appear. Watch for browning foliage or fine webbing, and treat with horticultural oil or neem oil as needed. Good airflow and well-drained soil help keep the tree healthy.

Can Nationwide Plants ship Spartan Junipers to my state?

Spartan Juniper cannot be shipped to Arizona, California, or Oregon because of state shipping restrictions. Customers in other states can choose from several sizes, from 1-2 ft. up to 4-5 ft., plus a 7 gallon option for a larger start on privacy.
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