{"product_id":"hetzii-columnaris-juniper","title":"Hetzii Columnaris Juniper","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA Fast, Narrow Green Column for Upright Structure\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHetzii Columnaris Juniper (\u003cem\u003eJuniperus chinensis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Hetzii Columnaris') is a vigorous, narrow grower that forms a dense green column 10-15 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide. Bright green, soft foliage and quick growth make it a practical choice for tall, slim screens and vertical accents. Like all junipers, it is drought-tough and deer-resistant once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHetzii Columnaris Juniper Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eJuniperus chinensis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Hetzii Columnaris'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHetzii Columnaris Juniper, Hetz Columnar Juniper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-15 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-4 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast - 12-24 inches per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow once established; drought-tolerant. Water through the first season.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-9 (Twin Cities is zone 4b-5a)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdaptable; tolerates Minnesota clay-loam.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen - soft, bright green foliage year-round\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardy through zone 4.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood - junipers are generally deer-resistant thanks to their prickly, aromatic foliage.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNative Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot native; an Asian species selection well adapted to Minnesota\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHetzii Columnaris Juniper Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFast, Narrow Privacy Screens\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHetzii Columnaris pairs a slim 3-to-4-foot width with the fastest growth rate of our junipers — up to 24 inches a year. That combination makes it ideal for closing in privacy quickly along a tight side yard or property line where a wider evergreen won't fit. Plant them 3 to 4 feet apart for a dense green wall, a favorite trick for narrow lots in Edina, Plymouth, and St. Paul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVertical Accents and Green Columns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe naturally upright, columnar form gives a planting instant vertical structure. Use a single plant as an exclamation point at a corner, or a matched pair to frame an entry or garage in Wayzata or Minnetonka. The bright green color reads softer and more traditional than the steely blue junipers, and the tight habit needs little shearing to stay neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTough Sites and Low-Maintenance Plantings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce established, Hetzii Columnaris handles drought, poor soil, and road salt with ease, and it rarely needs pruning. That makes it a reliable, low-fuss choice for boulevard strips, driveway edges, and exposed corners in Maple Grove, Woodbury, and Eden Prairie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Hetzii Columnaris Juniper in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an evergreen, Hetzii Columnaris establishes best when planted in \u003cstrong\u003elate August through mid-September\u003c\/strong\u003e. The soil is still warm enough to drive root growth, while cooler air eases transplant stress and gives the plant six to eight weeks to settle in before the ground freezes around mid-November. \u003cstrong\u003eSpring (late April through May)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the solid second choice, leaving a full season to root before the first winter. Avoid the heat of midsummer, and never plant after mid-October — evergreens set out too late are prone to winter desiccation before their roots can support them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Hetzii Columnaris Juniper\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDig wide, not deep.\u003c\/strong\u003e Make the hole 2 to 3 times the width of the root ball but no deeper — the top of the root ball should sit slightly above grade. In heavy clay, go even wider.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck drainage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fill the hole with water; if it pools for hours, you've hit clay hardpan. Break through it or mound-plant a few inches high so roots never sit in standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackfill with amended soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix your native soil with 20 to 30 percent compost. Junipers prefer lean soil, so don't overdo the organic matter — just enough to loosen heavy clay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpace for the form.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set plants 3 to 4 feet apart for a narrow privacy screen, or use single plants as slim vertical accents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuild a water basin.\u003c\/strong\u003e Form a 3 to 4 inch soil ring around the base to channel water to the roots. Flatten it before winter so ice doesn't collect against the trunk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulch with bark.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spread 2 to 3 inches of shredded bark or wood chips, kept 2 inches off the trunk. Skip gravel mulch — it bakes roots and gives no winter insulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Hetzii Columnaris Juniper in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeeks 1–2: Deep soak every 1 to 2 days (15–25 minutes at a slow trickle).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 1–2: Every 3 to 4 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 3–6: Every 5 to 7 days during active growth; ease off when rain is steady.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStop watering 2 to 3 weeks before the ground freezes (late October in the metro) — but give it one last deep drink in early December if fall was dry, to guard against winter burn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished Hetzii Columnaris is drought-tolerant and rarely needs supplemental water. During a prolonged dry spell (two-plus weeks of no rain with heat), give it a deep soak every 10 to 14 days. Otherwise let Minnesota's rainfall do the work, and always stop watering 2 to 3 weeks before the ground freezes so the plant can harden off for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill Hetzii Columnaris Juniper survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — it's hardy through USDA zone 4, which covers the Twin Cities' zone 4b–5a, and holds its green color through the cold. In the very coldest, most exposed exurban sites a Rocky Mountain juniper like Medora is the safer bet, but across the metro Hetzii Columnaris is reliably hardy with no winter wrapping needed once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it deer-resistant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — junipers are among the most reliably deer-resistant evergreens for Minnesota. Their prickly, aromatic foliage is something deer rarely browse, which makes Hetzii Columnaris a smart narrow screen for high-pressure western suburbs like Minnetonka, Wayzata, and Chanhassen where deer routinely strip arborvitae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast and how wide does it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's one of the quickest junipers — 12 to 24 inches a year — while staying narrow at just 3 to 4 feet wide and 10 to 15 feet tall. That's the appeal: fast height and screening without the bulk of a spruce or a wide juniper. Don't expect one plant to fill a wide gap, though; space several in a row.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant it near the road or driveway?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Established junipers tolerate road salt and reflected winter wind better than most evergreens, making Hetzii Columnaris dependable along boulevard strips and driveway edges where de-icing salt would scorch a spruce or arborvitae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmerald Feather Juniper\u003c\/strong\u003e — another narrow upright, a bright green native red cedar for slim screening spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedora Juniper\u003c\/strong\u003e — an extremely narrow, ultra-hardy blue-green column for the tightest accents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrautman Juniper\u003c\/strong\u003e — a fast green upright for fuller, quick-growing screens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Point Juniper\u003c\/strong\u003e — a dense, compact blue-green pyramid that needs little pruning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Hetzii Columnaris Juniper Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a narrow privacy screen, plant Hetzii Columnaris 3–4 feet apart in a single row:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreen Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlants Needed (3.5-ft spacing)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor accents, use a single column at a corner or a matched pair to frame an entry or garage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHetzii Columnaris Juniper Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright green new growth extends the column quickly — expect 12–24 inches of height in a season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, soft green foliage stays fresh through heat and drought with no shearing required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e The column holds its color and structure as the rest of the garden winds down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e A solid green vertical against the snow, shrugging off road salt, wind, and deer browsing alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Deer-Resistant   ✔ Salt-Tolerant   ✔ Drought-Tolerant   ✔ Evergreen   ✔ Four-Season Interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/emerald-feather-juniper\"\u003eEmerald Feather Juniper\u003c\/a\u003e — narrow native red cedar in the same bright green for mixed slim screens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/medora-juniper\"\u003eMedora Juniper\u003c\/a\u003e — ultra-hardy blue-green column for the tightest accent spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/trautman-juniper\"\u003eTrautman Juniper\u003c\/a\u003e — fast green upright that pairs well in a quick-growing screen run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/blue-point-juniper\"\u003eBlue Point Juniper\u003c\/a\u003e — compact blue-green pyramid for color contrast at the foreground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Hetzii Columnaris Juniper Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Hetzii Columnaris if you have a full-sun spot — a narrow side yard, boulevard strip, or driveway edge — and want fast vertical screening that tolerates drought, salt, and deer with almost no maintenance. It's not a fit for shady sites (junipers thin out badly below 6 hours of sun) or for wet, poorly drained ground where the roots will rot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#15 \/ 4' B\u0026B","offer_id":54281765552433,"sku":"GT-E0329","price":260.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/hetzii-columnaris-juniper.jpg?v=1779469308","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/hetzii-columnaris-juniper","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}