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Elegant Evergreen Topiary for Year-Round Curb Appeal
Transform your landscape with the Spiral Spartan Juniper, a premium evergreen specimen that combines natural beauty with architectural sophistication. This columnar juniper features an expertly trained spiral form that serves as a living sculpture in any garden setting. With its fine, feathery foliage in cool blue-green tones, this tree maintains its striking appearance throughout every season without fading or browning. The Spartan Juniper is exceptionally hardy and adaptable, thriving in full sun locations with minimal water once established. Its compact, upright growth habit makes it ideal for framing entryways, anchoring garden beds, or creating elegant privacy screens. Requiring little more than occasional light pruning to maintain its signature spiral shape, this low-maintenance evergreen is perfect for gardeners seeking sophisticated landscaping solutions that deliver maximum visual impact with minimal effort.
Planting & Care
1. Planting: Choose a location with full sun and well-draining soil. Dig a hole twice as wide and as deep as the root ball. Gently loosen the roots, place the tree in the hole, and backfill with native soil. Water thoroughly after planting and apply mulch to retain soil moisture.
2. Watering: During the first growing season, water regularly to help the plant establish a strong root system. Once established, Junipers are highly drought-tolerant and will only need occasional deep watering during prolonged dry spells. Avoid overwatering or allowing the soil to remain soggy.
3. Fertilizing: Feed in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer formulated for evergreens. Fertilizing once per year is usually sufficient.
4. Pruning: Minimal pruning is required to maintain its natural columnar shape. If desired, lightly prune in early spring before new growth appears to shape or remove any damaged or wayward branches.
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Product Details
| Mature Height: | 10 ft. |
| Mature Width: | 6 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Growth Rate: | Fast Growing |
| Botanical Name: | Juniperus c. 'Spartan' |
| Does Not Ship To: | AK, AZ, CA, HI |
| Grows Well In Zones: | 4-8 outdoors |
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