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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 ‘C 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 ‘C 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 fenceof 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 ‘C one on each side of a home’s entrance ‘C 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 “highfor 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 ‘C it can shoulder the brunt of salt spray without suffering damage while protecting your other plants! Hint: Salt “tolerantdoesn’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 ‘C 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-