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Description
Juniperus Chinensis Spartan, also known as the Chinese Juniper, is a popular evergreen shrub commonly used for landscaping. It belongs to the Cupressaceae family and is native to China and Mongolia. The shrub has a columnar shape and can grow up to 20 feet tall and 10 feet wide. It is known for its dense foliage and blue-green to gray-green needle-like leaves that are arranged in whorls of three.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Pinophyta |
| Class | Pinopsida |
| Order | Pinales |
| Family | Cupressaceae |
| Genus | Juniperus |
Appearance
Juniperus Chinensis Spartan has a columnar shape with a narrow base and a pointed top. It can grow up to 20 feet tall and 10 feet wide. The shrub has dense foliage that is blue-green to gray-green in color. Its needle-like leaves are arranged in whorls of three and can grow up to 1 inch long. The shrub produces small, round, bluish-black berries that are not edible.
Care Guide
Juniperus Chinensis Spartan is a low maintenance shrub that is easy to care for. Here are some care tips:- Water: The shrub needs to be watered regularly, especially during hot and dry weather. Make sure the soil is moist but not waterlogged.- Fertilization: Fertilize the shrub in the spring and fall with a slow-release fertilizer.- Soil: The shrub prefers well-draining soil that is slightly acidic to neutral.- Sunlight: The shrub prefers full sun to partial shade.- Hardiness Zones: Juniperus Chinensis Spartan is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 9.
Common Pests & Diseases
Juniperus Chinensis Spartan is susceptible to some pests and diseases. Here are some common ones:- Spider mites: These pests can cause discoloration and damage to the foliage.- Bagworms: These pests can cause defoliation and damage to the branches.- Phomopsis blight: This fungal disease can cause dieback and discoloration of the foliage.- Cedar-apple rust: This fungal disease can cause yellow spots and deformities on the foliage.
Habitat
Juniperus Chinensis Spartan is native to China and Mongolia, where it grows in rocky, mountainous areas. The shrub prefers well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade.
Question and Answer
Q: Is Juniperus Chinensis Spartan drought tolerant?
A: Yes, the shrub is drought tolerant once established.
Q: Can Juniperus Chinensis Spartan be pruned?
A: Yes, the shrub can be pruned in the late winter or early spring to maintain its shape.
Q: Does Juniperus Chinensis Spartan attract wildlife?
A: Yes, the shrub’s berries can attract birds and other wildlife.
Q: How fast does Juniperus Chinensis Spartan grow?
A: The shrub grows at a slow to moderate rate of about 6 to 12 inches per year.
Related Plants
– Juniperus Chinensis Blue Point- Juniperus Chinensis Shimpaku- Juniperus Chinensis Hetzii
References
– “Juniperus chinensis ‘Spartan'” Missouri Botanical Garden, www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=c165.- “Juniperus chinensis ‘Spartan'” Fine Gardening, www.finegardening.com/plant/juniperus-chinensis-spartan.- “Juniperus chinensis Spartan” PlantFiles, www.garden.org/plants/view/7745/Juniper-Juniperus-chinensis-Spartan/.
