{"product_id":"spartan-juniper","title":"Juniperus spartan","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"49\" data-end=\"531\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eJuniper 'Spartan' is a fast-growing, evergreen conifer renowned for its naturally dense, upright pyramidal form and rich green foliage. Highly valued for screening, feature planting and formal landscapes, it provides year-round structure with minimal maintenance. Its excellent drought tolerance, adaptability and resistance to heat make it an outstanding choice for Australian gardens, while its naturally symmetrical habit requires little pruning to maintain its attractive shape.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1eye8vn\" data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"543\"\u003eFlowers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"654\"\u003eProduces small, inconspicuous male and female cones during spring. The flowers are not considered ornamental.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1gpte22\" data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"666\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"798\"\u003eDense sprays of rich emerald green evergreen foliage remain attractive throughout the year, creating a soft yet formal appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"x908ft\" data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"808\"\u003eFruit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"918\"\u003eFemale plants may produce small blue-grey berry-like cones that mature over time and provide food for birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"dx7d5c\" data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"934\"\u003eForm \u0026amp; Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003eA dense, upright evergreen conifer with a naturally pyramidal habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1022\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003e4–6m high × 1.5–2m wide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"stzjt4\" data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1107\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers well-drained soils and adapts to sandy, loamy and clay soils provided drainage is good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly during establishment. Once established it is highly drought tolerant and requires only occasional watering during extended dry periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003eFrost:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent frost tolerance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003eWind:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerates coastal conditions and moderate to strong winds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1501\"\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well suited to subtropical, temperate, Mediterranean and coastal climates throughout Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1xwa4r9\" data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1606\"\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xzu8ea\" data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003ePrivacy screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18cke65\" data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1644\"\u003eFormal hedging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"60jsnv\" data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003eFeature planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1o3afcb\" data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1683\"\u003eEntrance planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"29lcyr\" data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003eAvenue planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"199m5v4\" data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1714\"\u003eWindbreaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"24npwy\" data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1739\"\u003eCommercial landscaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1s326u5\" data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1755\"\u003eLarge gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1w9kffp\" data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003eArchitectural landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"s27ty0\" data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1798\"\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1800\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003eVery low maintenance. Prune lightly if required to maintain the desired size or shape, although its naturally tidy habit usually requires little attention. Feed annually with a slow-release fertiliser in spring and mulch around the base to retain soil moisture during establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"xe9fpi\" data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2092\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2094\" data-end=\"2431\"\u003eJuniper 'Spartan' is one of the most reliable upright conifers for Australian gardens. It combines rapid growth with excellent disease resistance, drought tolerance and year-round colour. Its dense foliage and naturally uniform shape make it an excellent alternative to Italian Cypress where a slightly broader screening tree is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"h9meh3\" data-start=\"2433\" data-end=\"2452\"\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2454\" data-end=\"2671\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pas217\" data-start=\"2454\" data-end=\"2489\"\u003e\n\u003cem data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2480\"\u003eCupressus sempervirens\u003c\/em\u003e 'Glauca'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"f1hhfz\" data-start=\"2490\" data-end=\"2522\"\u003e\n\u003cem data-start=\"2492\" data-end=\"2512\"\u003eThuja occidentalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Smaragd'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nicr6q\" data-start=\"2523\" data-end=\"2552\"\u003e\n\u003cem data-start=\"2525\" data-end=\"2539\"\u003eIlex crenata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Sky Pencil'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1309ld7\" data-start=\"2553\" data-end=\"2563\"\u003eLavender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"678op0\" data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2574\"\u003eRosemary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19zdcne\" data-start=\"2575\" data-end=\"2587\"\u003eAgapanthus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2wx60x\" data-start=\"2588\" data-end=\"2623\"\u003eBuxus microphylla var. \u003cem data-start=\"2613\" data-end=\"2623\"\u003ejaponica\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cp92zz\" data-start=\"2624\" data-end=\"2647\"\u003eLomandra 'Little Pal'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pa9ao5\" data-start=\"2648\" data-end=\"2671\"\u003eMagnolia 'Little Gem'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2673\" data-end=\"2705\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2673\" data-end=\"2689\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spartan Juniper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2707\" data-end=\"2758\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2707\" data-end=\"2726\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"2727\" data-end=\"2748\"\u003eJuniperus chinensis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Spartan'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2760\" data-end=\"2784\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2760\" data-end=\"2771\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cupressaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2786\" data-end=\"2898\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2786\" data-end=\"2797\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cultivated selection of \u003cem data-start=\"2822\" data-end=\"2843\"\u003eJuniperus chinensis\u003c\/em\u003e, a species native to China, Mongolia, Japan and Korea.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Conifer and Pencil Pines","offers":[{"title":"200mm","offer_id":42508021301428,"sku":"8589","price":27.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":42508021334196,"sku":"8590","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/4965\/4708\/files\/Juniperus-spartan-garden-centre-sunshine-coast.jpg?v=1702794066","url":"https:\/\/www.gardencentresunshinecoast.com.au\/products\/spartan-juniper","provider":" Sunshine Coast Nursery \u0026 Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}