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Species: Juniperus sabina

(jue-nip'er-us sa-bye'nah)

Juniperus sabina

Savin Juniper

Found on Course Walks

Evergreens with Scales

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Ornamental Characteristics

Shrub < 4 feet, Groundcover

4' - 10'

Evergreen

variable; groundcover to pyramidal tree

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun

3b

Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Tolerates salt spray

tolerant of drought, clay and pollution

Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

No diseases listed

Bare Root Transplanting

Difficult

Other

native to Europe, Asia, Siberia and Caucasus; transplant containerized or B & B anytime

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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