Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan' (Spartan Chinese Juniper)


Botanical Information

FamilyCupressaceae
GenusJuniperus
Specieschinensis
Cultivar'Spartan'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone2 - 5a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-35 - (-29)
Temperature (°F)-30 - (-20)
GrowthMedium

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeExcellent specimen plant, or can be grouped together for a screen.
PropagationPropagation is fairly easy if done through cuttings.
CultivationGrow in any average, well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerant of a variety of soils, as well as city air pollution, however its lifespan can be considerably shortened in areas of high humidity.
PestsMay be attacked by multiple species of caterpillar, with the tent caterpillar (Dichomeris merginella), which feeds en masse in a complex of webbing.
Notable SpecimensRoyal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.

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