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Juniperus Spartan Conifer (Screening Conifer)

Juniperus chinensis Spartan

Spartan Juniper Screening Conifer

Juniperus chinensis ‘Spartan’ is a fast-growing, upright evergreen conifer widely used for tall privacy screening in Melbourne gardens. Known for its dense foliage, deep green colour and strong vertical habit, Spartan provides a formal hedge look without the heavy maintenance of many traditional screening plants. It performs especially well in Victoria’s dry summers and cooler winters.

Key Characteristics

Feature Details
Botanical Name Juniperus chinensis ‘Spartan’
Common Name Spartan Juniper
Height 4–6m
Width 1–1.5m
Growth Rate Fast
Foliage Dense, deep green scale foliage
Form Upright columnar
Evergreen Yes

Why It Works in Melbourne

  • Excellent drought tolerance once established

  • Handles heat, reflected light and poor soils

  • More cold tolerant than many hedging plants

  • Wind resistant for exposed suburbs

  • Low water requirement compared to lilly pilly hedges

Landscape Uses

  • Tall narrow privacy screen

  • Boundary hedge

  • Poolside screening (low litter)

  • Formal garden structure

  • Modern architectural planting

Care Guide

Requirement Recommendation
Sun Full sun preferred
Water Low once established
Soil Free draining soil essential
Fertiliser Light spring feed
Pruning 1–2 trims per year for formal look
Spacing 70cm–1m apart for hedge

Important Notes

  • Avoid wet or boggy soil

  • Rarely suffers from psyllids or common hedge pests

  • Keeps colour well through winter

  • Does not become invasive or root aggressive

Quick Summary

Spartan Juniper is one of the most reliable low-maintenance tall screening plants for Melbourne. It offers year-round privacy, minimal pruning and strong drought resistance — making it ideal where a narrow, clean hedge is needed without constant upkeep.

$26.25 – $362.25 inc. GST

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Height: 50 - 190cm
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Melbourne Metro deliveries cost $49.50.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 1 and 5 business days.

The Mornington Peninsula ** Mt Eliza to Portsea ** and Geelong deliveries cost $69.50.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 1 and 5 business days.

Outer Melbourne deliveries cost $143.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 1 and 7 business days.

Regional Victoria deliveries cost between $143.00 – $264.00.
Expect your delivery to arrive between 3 and 7 business days.

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