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Tough as Nails Evergreen Perfect for Tight Spaces To say that this tree can handle less-than-desirable living conditions is a bit of an understatement. Spartan Juniper Juniperus chinensis ‘Spartan’ is so durable that it actually flourishes in harsh environments where other plants don’t even stand a chance. You wouldn’t know that by simply looking at it because Spartan Juniper has another endearing quality ‘ its luxuriant evergreen foliage. And the icing on the cake is that you can grow this stately upright tree in only 5 feet of horizontal space! Narrow Form for Compact Yards A design challenge of today’s smaller landscapes is finding plants that won’t overwhelm their surroundings. If you have a compact lot your search for a striking evergreen tree ends here ‘ Spartan Juniper is a super choice. It has the height you want 15-20 feet with a narrow width 4-5 feet that leaves plenty of room for your other plants. And if you do have a large landscape Spartan offers even more design options. Regardless of the size of your yard and garden you’ll love growing this lovely trouble-free evergreen because of its durability and versatility. Densely Packed Foliage Creates a Solid Green Screen Spartan Juniper easily forms a green screen to eliminate any undesirable views you’d like to block. Its fast-growing nature tight foliage and long-skirted branches create the ultimate combination for hiding unattractive features in the landscape. So you’ll have no gaps at the bottom of your green screen for even a glimpse of the view behind it. And you won’t be able to see through the branches because of this tree’s thick foliage. When you’re not planting Spartan Juniper as a screen you can space trees 5 feet apart but you’ll want to space them more closely if you want to create a solid wall. For a single-row screen space trees 3 feet apart. If you want a denser screen plant two rows of staggered plants with the rows 3 feet apart and the trees in each row spaced 4 feet apart. A Taller Living Alternative to a Privacy Fence Homeowner associations’ by-laws and some municipal codes put limits on fencing heights. And if you exceed these guidelines by constructing a taller fence you’ll pay a fine and/or have to remove your fence. Instead of having to comply with these restrictions you can plant a “living fence” of Spartan Juniper trees. The trees will grow taller than the restricted height of constructed fencing and their evergreen habit ensures the same privacy you want from a conventional wooden fence. Problem solved! Formal Accent Tree A well-placed Spartan Juniper tree can add a formal touch to your landscape. If you have a bare corner in your yard plant Spartan Juniper as a vertical specimen tree and plant lower-growing perennials or annuals around it to add color. You’ll instantly transform the unattractive bare corner into a garden bed that’s a dramatic focal point. If you thumb through upscale home and garden design magazines you’ll often see two narrow evergreens ‘ one on each side of a home’s entrance ‘ as a formal symmetrical accent. Spartan Evergreen is the plant of choice to create this design! Seaside and Roadside Salt Buffer The University of Florida gives Spartan Juniper a rating of “high” for its salt tolerance. This is important if you live in a coastal region where plants are subjected to salt spray which is a formidable challenge that many plants simply cannot overcome. If you plant a tight row of Spartan Junipers as a buffer between your landscape and the seaside these trees can significantly protect less salt-tolerant plants. Even if you don’t live near the coast your plants may be at the mercy of road de-icing salts that can splash onto them by passing cars. These salts can burn plants or even kill them. But Spartan Juniper is a trouper ‘ it can shoulder the brunt of salt spray without suffering damage while protecting your other plants! Hint: Salt “tolerant” doesn’t mean salt “loving.” Natural rainfall should wash salt residue off your Spartan Juniper’s foliage but if there’s been a long period of no rainfall you may want to use your garden hose to rinse off your trees. A Valuable Windbreak Winter winds can wreak havoc in your landscape by damaging plants and structures. Numerous universities such as New Mexico State University recommend planting juniper trees as windbreaks as a barrier that helps mitigate this damage. Purdue University notes a startling statistic ‘ an effective windbreak constructed of evergreens can block up to 75 percent of the force of winter winds around your house. This translates to a reduction in your heating costs of up to 25 percent! Rule of thumb: Plant a row of Spartan Juniper trees perpendicular to prevailing winds for maximum effectiveness. High Threshold of Drought Tolerance Spartan Juniper is a water-