Juniperus sabina (Savin Juniper)
Savin Juniper
Exceedingly tough, Juniperus sabina (Savin Juniper) is a shrubby evergreen conifer of spreading or creeping habit with slender shoots clothed with dark green, scale-like leaves which do not turn purple in winter. Aromatic, the foliage gives off a fetid smell when crushed. The red-brown bark peels in strips on mature stems. Valued for its decorative effect throughout the year, this small Juniper makes a wonderful specimen plant or hedge. Great for erosion control.
- Grows up to 4-6 ft. tall (120-180 cm) and 5-10 ft. wide (150-300 cm).
- A full sun lover, this plant is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerates a wide range of soils including clay soils. Drought tolerant once established. Intolerant of wet soils.
- Perfect as a specimen plant. Great for coastal gardens, city gardens, cottage gardens, foundation plantings, banks and slopes or hedges.
- Low maintenance, no pruning required.
- Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings.
- Native to central and Southern Europe.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
4 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 7 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Cupressaceae |
| Genus | Juniperus |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spread |
5' - 10' (150cm - 3m) |
| Spacing | 120" (3m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
4 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 7 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Cupressaceae |
| Genus | Juniperus |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
| Height |
4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spread |
5' - 10' (150cm - 3m) |
| Spacing | 120" (3m) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
