Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Shrubs
Origin
Hybrid origin
China
Types
Azores Juniper,Eastern Prickly Juniper,Ryukyu Juniper
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Blue
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright Indirect Sunlight
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Allergy
Irritation to intestines, Kidney Disease, Miscarriage
Asthma, Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Appetite enhancer, Skin wounds, Upset stomach
Cold, Negativity
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Not Available
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS chinensis 'Spartan'
Gardenia
Common Name
Spartan juniper
Gardenia
In Hindi
Spartan Juniper
Gardenia
In German
Chinesischer Wacholder
Gardenie
In French
genévrier de Chine
Gardénia
In Spanish
Spartan Juniper
Gardenia
In Greek
Spartan Juniper
γαρδένια
In Portuguese
Juniperus chinensis
gardênia
In Polish
Jałowiec chiński
Gardenia
In Latin
Spartan Juniper
Gardenia
Phylum
Pinophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Gentianales
Family
Cupressaceae
Rubiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Gardenieae
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Ixoroideae
Season and Care of Spartan Juniper and Gardenia
Season and care of Spartan Juniper and Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Spartan Juniper and Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spartan Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gardenia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Spartan Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Gardenia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Spartan Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gardenia is Acidic.
Spartan Juniper and Gardenia Physical Information
Spartan Juniper and Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Spartan Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm. The color specification of Spartan Juniper and Gardenia are as follows:
Spartan Juniper flower color: White
Spartan Juniper leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Gardenia flower color: White
- Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Spartan Juniper and Gardenia
Care of Spartan Juniper and Gardenia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spartan Juniper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Spartan Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.