Woody > Juniperus > Juniperus chinensis > Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan'
Juniperus chinensis
'Spartan'
Spartan Chinese Juniper
| Family |
| Cupressaceae |
| Genus |
| Juniperus |
| Species |
| chinensis |
| Cultivar |
| 'Spartan' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 4 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 2 - 5a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -35 - (-29) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -30 - (-20) |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Excellent specimen plant, or can be grouped together for a screen. |
| Cultivation |
| Grow 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. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Pests |
| May be attacked by multiple species of caterpillar, with the tent caterpillar (Dichomeris merginella), which feeds en masse in a complex of webbing. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington, Ontario, Canada. |
| Propagation |
| Propagation is fairly easy if done through cuttings. |
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