{"product_id":"juniperus-communis-little-spire","title":"Little Spire Juniper - Juniperus communis ‘Little Spire’","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice includes everything:\u003c\/strong\u003e the plant, free delivery and professional installation by our planting team. One price, whole job done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLittle Spire Juniper - Juniperus communis ‘Little Spire’\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNarrow columnar conifers do a job almost nothing else does: a vertical green line under a metre wide that holds its shape all year, needs no clipping, and shrugs off cold, wind and drought. This is a compact upright selection of \u003cem\u003eJuniperus communis\u003c\/em\u003e, carrying fine prickly blue green needles tight against the stem on a slow growing, self supporting column. It stays small enough to use in a courtyard or a large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Little Spire Juniper\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow Column\u003c\/strong\u003e: The habit is naturally upright and tight, giving a strong vertical accent in a very small footprint.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow Growth\u003c\/strong\u003e: It takes many years to reach full height, so a formal composition stays in proportion for a long time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Junipers of this species are among the toughest conifers in frost, snow and exposed tableland conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Established plants survive on rainfall alone in most temperate districts.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Clipping Needed\u003c\/strong\u003e: The shape holds itself, so maintenance amounts to removing an occasional wayward shoot.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormal accent pairs\u003c\/strong\u003e: Matched plants either side of steps or a gate give structure without bulk.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRhythm along a path\u003c\/strong\u003e: Repeated at regular intervals it draws the eye down a line of planting.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRock and gravel gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e: The fine texture and drought tolerance suit stony, free draining compositions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainers\u003c\/strong\u003e: It is well suited to long term pot culture in a gritty mix on a sunny terrace.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecimen \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (screening\/hedge):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 to 0.9m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (feature\/avenue):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 to 2m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Planting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn and early spring\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Drainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gritty and free draining, tolerating poor, dry and alkaline soils; it dislikes humid, heavy, wet ground\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishment Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water every fortnight through the first summer and then only during long dry spells. Avoid overhead watering and crowding, since still humid air within the foliage encourages the fungal dieback that disfigures junipers in warm coastal gardens.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 to 3m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 to 0.9m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative to:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cultivar of a species widespread across the cool northern hemisphere\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insignificant, followed by small blue black berry like cones\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Direct","offers":[{"title":"400mm","offer_id":59795324731678,"sku":"ND-1018-400MM","price":800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/2536\/8862\/files\/IrGzjeWq2HFOUZgRCpA_6_AsBDgetd.jpg?v=1787313361","url":"https:\/\/nurserydirect.com.au\/products\/juniperus-communis-little-spire","provider":"Nursery Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}