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Hillspire Juniper
Hillspire Juniper
$93.00
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| 1–9 | — | $93.00 ea |
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| 10-24 | 5% off | $88.35 ea |
| 25-49 | 7.5% off | $86.02 ea |
| 50-99 | 10% off | $83.70 ea |
| 100+ | 12.5% off | $81.37 ea |
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Juniperus virginiana 'Hillspire'
Choose Hillspire Juniper if you need a narrow evergreen screen that looks structured without taking over the bed. The tradeoff: it wants a dry, sunny site and will not make a soft, leafy hedge.
Buy This If
- You want upright structure.
- You need narrow screening.
- You prefer blue-green foliage.
Skip This If
- Your soil stays wet.
- You want a loose hedge.
- You need shade tolerance.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | B+ | It gives a clean vertical look without feeling as stiff as the skinniest junipers. |
| Growth Rate | B | It fills in at a steady pace, but it is not the pick for instant screening. |
| Maintenance | A- | Once established, it needs little pruning if planted with enough room. |
| Deer Resistance | A- | This is a strong option where browsing is a concern, though no plant is guaranteed untouched. |
| Small Space Fit | A- | Its upright habit works well where broader evergreens would crowd walks, drives, or foundations. |
| Screening Value | B+ | It makes a solid narrow screen, but the look stays more columnar than hedge-like. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Hillspire when a customer wants an evergreen screen but does not have room for a wide arborvitae or a broad juniper.
Plant Facts
| Botanical Name | Juniperus virginiana 'Hillspire' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Hillspire Juniper (Eastern Red Cedar) |
| Mature Height | 15-20 ft |
| Mature Width | 8-10 ft |
| Spacing | 3 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 2a-9b |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Moisture | Dry to average |
| Growth Habit | Upright, dense pyramidal |
| Evergreen | Yes |
| Native | Yes |
Customers Usually Ask
Does it need pruning?
Usually not much; light touch-up is better than heavy shearing.
Is it good near a driveway?
Yes, if it has room to mature and good drainage.
Will deer eat it?
It has good deer resistance, but hungry deer can sample almost anything.
Why Upright Junipers?
- Deer resistant — holds up where arborvitae can't
- Full sun to part shade — 7 varieties for any exposure
- Delivered 3–6 ft tall by our own trucks to NH, MA, ME & VT
More mature plants, better prices
We deliver larger, more established junipers than box stores or national online retailers — starting at $149, on our own trucks, no shipping carriers.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-13008
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