| Description | Juniperus virginiana 'Spartan'
A tall, narrow pencil pine conifer
• Grows in small, narrow spaces
• Perfect for screening and hedging
• Pollution, drought & wind tolerant | Pittosporum tenuifolium
Pittosporum Gold Star is a compact hybrid with unique wavy foliage that is brightly coloured with green and gold that highlights a creamy white streak through the centre of each leaf. An ideal shrub to add contrast to the garden, perfect for borders and edging.
It is fairly frost tolerant and will grow well full sun or partial shade. Mature growth: 1.5m tall x 1m wide.
6''/14cm pot | |
| Content | Spartan conifers (Juniperus virginiana 'Spartan') are possibly the most popular of all the upright junipers. With a rich dark green foliage throughout the year and a handsome self shaping pryramad appearance, they are perfect for lining a driveway, screening or just adding some interest to your garden.
Spartan conifers is a beautiful pencil pine type conifer that is ideal for use in narrow spots like driveways or beside pathways. The low-maintenance Juniperus Spartan Conifer is perfect as an accent plant, hedging, screening or potted specimen
Like all conifers, the spartan conifer is very tough and hardy. It copes with extended dry periods, extreme cold once established and will thrive with minimum care. Spartan conifers tend to grow to a maximum height of 4 meters in roughly 10 years.
Being a hardy and fast-growing plant, these upright conifers grow very densely in well-drained soil and does not require much pruning. | | |
| Additional information | |
| Sunshine |
Full Sun, Part Shade
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| Fertilise Me |
November, October, September
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| Fertilizer Frequency |
Annually
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| Flowering |
Yes
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| Fragrance |
Light
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| Fruit / Seed |
No
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| Growth Speed |
Fast
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| Leaf Drop |
Evergreen
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| Origin |
New Zealand
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| Other Common Names |
Kohuhu, Tawhiwhi
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| pH |
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
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| Plant Type |
Shrub
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| Soil Type |
Loam, Loamy – Clay, Sandy – Loam, Well drained
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| Tolerances |
Pollution Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant, Frost Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Drought Tolerant
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| Water Requirement |
Low
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| Max Height |
1.5m
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| Max Width |
1m
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| Toxic To |
Non-toxic
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| Prune Me |
3-5 times a year
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| Planting Distance |
1 every 80cm
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| Size Maintained at |
1m
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| Uses |
Hedging & Screening, Low Hedge
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| Foliage Colour |
Green
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| Flowering Time |
October, September
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| Flower Colour |
Inconspicuous, Purple
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| Botanical Name |
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Gold Star'
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