{"product_id":"spartan-juniper-juniperus-chinensis-spartan-fast-growing-columnar-evergreen-conifer","title":"Spartan Juniper (Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan') Fast-Growing Columnar Evergreen Conifer","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSpartan Juniper is a fast-growing evergreen conifer widely used for formal hedges, windbreaks, and privacy screens. It requires minimal pruning to maintain its dense, naturally columnar shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThrives in \u003cb\u003eUSDA Zones 4 through 9\u003c\/b\u003e, meaning it handles both freezing winters and intense summer heat exceptionally well. Requires \u003cb\u003efull sun\u003c\/b\u003e (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily) to maintain its dense foliage and prevent it from becoming thin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHighly adaptable to most soil types, including sandy or clay soils, but \u003cb\u003eabsolutely requires well-drained soil\u003c\/b\u003e. Standing water will cause root rot.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eDrought-tolerant once established. Needs regular watering for the first 1-2 seasons while developing its root system. \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"tab-stops: list .5in;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNaturally \u003cb\u003edeer-resistant\u003c\/b\u003e and tolerates urban pollution and coastal salt conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTypically reaches \u003cb\u003e15 to 20 feet\u003c\/b\u003e tall. Stays relatively narrow, spreading only \u003cb\u003e3 to 5 feet\u003c\/b\u003e wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFast-growing, adding about \u003cb\u003e1 to 2 feet per year\u003c\/b\u003e under ideal conditions. For a solid privacy screen, space plants about \u003cb\u003e3 to 4 feet apart\u003c\/b\u003e (center-to-center).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk181607617;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Shipping to most locations\u003c\/strong\u003e. We cannot ship larger boxes or to AK, HI, APO, US Territories, or areas considered remote without a freight surcharge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk181607617;\"\u003eIf your temperature is warmer than 89 degrees or colder than 20 degrees, we will hold order until temperature improves. Please put your desired ship date in Special Instructions to Seller at checkout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll plants are inspected for quality prior to shipment. Plants are rarely damaged in shipping, but if they are, please let us know right away so we can help. If there is any plant damage, take a photo of the package and plants. This will help us solve the problem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: _Hlk181607617;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(230, 230, 230);\"\u003e6\/26\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scenic Hill Farm Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1 plant","offer_id":47160757289129,"sku":null,"price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 plants","offer_id":47160757321897,"sku":null,"price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 plants","offer_id":47160757354665,"sku":null,"price":33.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 plants","offer_id":47160757387433,"sku":null,"price":59.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 plants","offer_id":47160757420201,"sku":null,"price":106.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2321\/6025\/files\/spartanjuniper.jpg?v=1780591147","url":"https:\/\/scenichillfarmnursery.com\/products\/spartan-juniper-juniperus-chinensis-spartan-fast-growing-columnar-evergreen-conifer","provider":"Scenic Hill Farm Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}