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Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan' - Topiary Forms

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Size: 100L - Standard Form

100L - Standard Form 100L - Double Ball Form 100L - Triple Ball Form

Current Stock Height Guides

100L - Standard Form: Enquire within for height guide information.
100L - Double Ball Form: Enquire within for height guide information.
100L - Triple Ball Form: Enquire within for height guide information.

Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you mustconfirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 4m to 6m (approx.)

Mature Width: 1m to 2m

Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan' - Topiary Forms is expected to grow 30cm to 50cm per year (moderate to fast).

Root Ball Dimensions

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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About Your New Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan' - Topiary Forms

Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan' clipped into formal topiary. The fine scale-like foliage is a deep rich green and stays that colour through every season, and the plant is dense enough to hold a clean edge without going patchy.

Every plant on this page arrives already trained, so it delivers instant structure the day it is planted. Choose a standard for a single clipped head on a clear stem, a double ball for two stacked spheres, or a triple ball for three and the most height and formality.

Grow in full sun in free-draining soil. Spartan is drought tolerant once established, frost hardy, and handles coastal exposure and urban conditions, so it holds its shape in positions that defeat softer topiary subjects. Two light clips a year is enough to keep the form crisp.

After a hedge or screen instead? This listing is trained topiary. For the natural columnar form in 30cm through to 200L – for hedging, screening, avenues and feature planting – see Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan'.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Spartan Juniper Topiary

Do these arrive already clipped into shape?

Yes. Every plant on this page is trained and clipped at the nursery, so it delivers formal structure the day it is planted rather than after years of shaping.

What is the difference between a standard, a double ball and a triple ball?

A standard is a single clipped head on a clear stem. A double ball carries two spheres stacked on one stem, and a triple ball three, each giving progressively more height and formality.

How often does Spartan topiary need clipping?

Two light clips a year, in spring and again in autumn, holds a crisp shape. Avoid cutting back into old bare wood, because junipers do not reshoot from it.

Does it need sun or shade?

Full sun. Six hours or more of direct light a day keeps the foliage dense right through the clipped form and holds the colour deep green. In shade the plant thins on the shaded side and the shape loses definition.

Can Spartan topiary grow in pots?

Yes. Clipped Spartan suits large pots at entrances, on terraces and beside pools, where the drought tolerance is an advantage. Use a free-draining mix and never let the pot sit in water.

Is it frost tolerant?

Yes. Spartan handles heavy and frequent frost without damage, which covers the cooler inland and tablelands areas. Frost damage, when it happens, shows as browning on the outer foliage rather than the loss of the plant.

How do I care for it?

Water deeply once or twice a week through the first two summers, then only in extended dry spells. Feed with a slow release fertiliser in early spring. Keep mulch clear of the trunk to avoid collar rot, and clip twice a year to hold the form.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum is what sets it apart from a plain compost.

Gypsum helps break up heavy clay so water and roots can move through it, while the compost and manure return organic matter and nutrient to tired ground. The coarse bark holds structure and keeps air around the root zone, and the wetting agent keeps moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering.

Use it when planting trees, shrubs, roses, fruit trees and exotic garden plants, particularly into clay. Dig a hole twice the width of the pot and 7 centimetres deeper, then mix roughly one third planting mix through the excavated soil. Spread 7 centimetres of that improved soil in the base before setting the plant in.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Enriched Planting Mix

What is Enriched Planting Mix made from?

It is a blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent. Each part has a job. The compost and manure supply organic matter and nutrient, the gypsum works on clay structure, the bark keeps air around the roots and the wetting agent holds moisture in the soil.

What plants is it suitable for?

It suits exotic garden plants, including roses, ornamental and deciduous trees, fruit trees, shrubs and perennials, and it earns its keep most on heavy clay sites. It is a planting mix rather than a potting mix, so its job is improving soil at planting time. Phosphorus sensitive natives are the one clear exception.

Is it safe for natives?

No, not for the phosphorus sensitive ones. The composted animal manure in this blend lifts phosphorus well above what Proteaceae such as Banksia, Grevillea, Hakea and Protea will tolerate, and the result can be leaf burn, dieback and plant death. Use the Native Potting Mix for those species, or plant them into unimproved local soil.

Is it certified organic?

Yes. It is a certified organic product with no chemical additives, which is why the manure and compost in it are fully composted rather than raw. That makes it sound around fruit trees and vegetable beds, and it means you are adding genuine organic matter to your soil rather than a synthetic conditioner.

How much do I need?

Work on roughly one third planting mix to two thirds of the soil you dug out of the hole. For a shrub out of a 200 millimetre pot that is only a few litres. An advanced tree going into a large hole will take considerably more. Judge the quantity by the volume of the hole rather than the size of the plant.

Can I use it in pots?

It is not a potting mix and should not be used on its own in a container. The blend is designed to be diluted through garden soil, and used straight in a pot it holds too much water and settles badly. For containers, reach for a premium potting mix, or the native mix if you are potting natives.

Does it need to be watered in?

Yes. Water the plant well several hours before you plant it, then water thoroughly again once the hole is backfilled and the soil firmed down. That first deep watering settles the improved soil around the root ball and drives out air pockets. Keep the water up over the first few months while the roots establish.

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Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

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Uses in my Garden

Feature Tree
Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots
Shrubs

Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan' - Topiary Forms works in an:

Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
Mediterranean Style Garden – timeless courtyard look with stone, pots, and bold greenery.
Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Is Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan' - Topiary Forms Evergreen or Deciduous?

Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan' - Topiary Forms is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 4m to 6m (approx.)

Mature Width: 1m to 2m

Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan' - Topiary Forms is expected to grow 30cm to 50cm per year (moderate to fast).

Growth Rate of Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan' - Topiary Forms

Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan' - Topiary Forms is expected to grow 30cm to 50cm per year (moderate to fast).

They are considered to have a:

Medium Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan' - Topiary Forms

Is Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan' - Topiary Forms frost tolerant?

Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan' - Topiary Forms is Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

Does Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan' - Topiary Forms Flower?

Spartan Juniper produces small inconspicuous cones rather than showy flowers, and in a clipped form these are largely trimmed away. The plant is grown entirely for its dense evergreen foliage and the crispness of the shape it holds.

Does Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan' - Topiary Forms flower?

No - Doesn't Flower

Flowering Period:

Not Applicable

Flower Type:

Not Applicable

Flower Colour:

Not Applicable

Is Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan' - Topiary Forms an Australian Native Tree?

No

Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan' - Topiary Forms is Native to The species originates in China and Mongolia, where it grows on dry rocky slopes. 'Spartan' is a nursery-selected cultivar grown for its dense, even growth.

What is the Wildlife Value of Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan' - Topiary Forms ?

The dense clipped foliage gives small birds and beneficial insects sheltered cover through the year, so even a formal topiary planting carries some habitat value in an otherwise hard-surfaced courtyard or entry.

How much Sunlight does Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan' - Topiary Forms need?

Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan' - Topiary Forms will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preferred Soil?

Free-draining sandy or loam soils with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH suit it best, and it will tolerate poorer ground provided drainage stays reliable. Avoid heavy clay or persistently wet positions unless significantly improved. In pots use a free-draining mix and never let the container stand in water.

Is Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan' - Topiary Forms Drought Tolerant?

Is Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan' - Topiary Forms Drought tolerant?

Water regularly through the first two summers while the roots take hold. After that a clipped Spartan is genuinely drought tolerant and keeps its dense form through extended dry spells with very little supplementary water, which is part of why it outperforms softer topiary subjects.

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How To Plant Your Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan' - Topiary Forms

Site: Choose a well-drained position in full sun with good air movement, and set the plant where the trained form can be seen.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and a light dressing of aged manure for a strong establishment phase.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth, avoiding any low spot where water might pool.

Planting: Position level with the surrounding soil and plumb the stem upright, backfill gently, firm in, then water deeply to settle the roots.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan' - Topiary Forms

Paired at an entry: One either side of a door, gate or path, matched for height.

Repeating rhythm: 2 to 3 metres apart along a bed or path for a formal sequence.

Pot or container: A 50 to 60 centimetre wide free-draining pot suits a single specimen.

Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan' - Topiary Forms is expected to grow 30cm to 50cm per year (moderate to fast).

Medium Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan' - Topiary Forms

Watering: Water deeply twice weekly through the first 12 months. Once established it is drought tolerant and only needs a deep soak during extended dry periods.

Mulching: Apply a 5 centimetre layer of organic mulch or pine bark over the root zone, keeping it 5 centimetres clear of the trunk to avoid collar rot.

Clipping: Two light clips a year, in spring and again in autumn, holds the form crisp. Never cut back into old bare wood, because junipers do not reshoot from it.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release general-purpose fertiliser in early spring for steady growth and consistent foliage colour.

Pest and disease: Hardy against most pests and diseases. Occasional inspection in warm humid conditions is all that's needed.

Planting Your Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan' - Topiary Forms in Different Soil

Juniperus chinensis performs best in free-draining loam or sandy loam with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Adaptable to a wide range of soils when drainage is sharp.

Sandy soil: Free-draining and ideal. Mulch lightly to moderate surface temperature.

Clay soil: Improve drainage with gypsum and coarse organic compost before planting.

Loam: The preferred soil for steady root development and consistent growth.

pH: Neutral to slightly alkaline preferred. Avoid waterlogging at all times.