code: 5076
An unusual ground cover juniper with bluish-green foliage on upturned branches. An excellent choice for borders.
Hardy to -40°F
Maximum Elevation: 8,000 Feet
Tree & Plant Care
Established plants withstand drought and wind. Adapts well to open sunny sites.
Use for a year-round ground cover, in foundation plantings, on slopes, or in rock gardens.
Disease, pests & problems
Cedar-apple rust, Kabatina and phomopsis twig blight diseases.
Native geographic location and habitat
Mountains of central and southern Europe, Asia, and Siberia.
Attracts birds & butterflies
Junipers provide food (cones on female plants) and shelter for many species of bird.
Leaf or needle arrangement, size, shape, and texture
Opposite, leaves are 4-ranked, blue-green, with a blunt tip.
Older branches have sharp pointed awl-like leaves and emit a rank odor when crushed.
Flower arrangement, shape, and size
Male and female flowers on separate plants; inconspicuous.
Fruit, cone, nut, and seed descriptions
Berry-like cones are on stalks, ripen in 2nd year.
Uses:
Juniperus sabina is a popular ornamental shrub in gardens and parks, with numerous named cultivars selected.
Savin was used in abortifacient drugs in 19th century America.
Information:
Mature Size (generic) : SHRUB (Under 2′)
USDA Hardiness Zone : 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Water Needs : Moderate
Light Needs : Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Full Sun
Growth Rate : Moderate
Mature Height : 6-12 in.
Mature Width : 3-6 ft.
Name : Savin Juniper
