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Savin Juniper

Juniperus sabina

Evergreen Shrub

Height

4 - 6 (feet)

Spread

5 - 10 (feet)

Distinctions

Spreading shrub with upright, arching branches; dark green.

Limitations

Needs drainage; plant in full sun.

Hardiness

SC, SE (Zone 3)

Origin

Europe, Asia, Siberia, Caucasus.

Cultivars

‘Broadmoor’ Dwarf, low-spreading, non-fruiting form; foliage is a soft grayish-green. ‘Buffalo’ Similar to ‘Tamariscifolia’ with feathery branches and bright green foliage; retains good color in winter; 12" tall and spreads to 8' wide; good groundcover for south central. ‘Skandia’ Low, spreading; dense grayish-green foliage; makes an excellent ground cover. ‘Tamariscifolia’ Tams Juniper; blue-green; low spreading shrub; 18" tall and spreads to 10' wide.

Savin Juniper