Savin Juniper
Juniperus sabina
Also known as
Sabina, Savin, Spanish savin juniper, Juniper
Juniperus sabina by Nele Pele (Nele Pele (cc-by-sa))
Full Sun
Light watering
Frost Hardy
H7
RHS hardiness
-20°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
3m | Max | 5m |
1m | Min | 2m |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
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Savin Juniper Overview
This species is a spreading shrub; it will grow to about 3.5m in height and 3-4.5m wide in its native mountains. It will produce flaking reddish brown bark and deep green scale-like leaves. The berries produced are blue-black. Grow in full sun which is essential. Give it good drainage and fertile soil.
How to propagate Savin Juniper
Seed
Seed sown in autumn or spring (but forms selected for leaf colour do not come true).
Cuttings
Evergreen current growth cuttings in autumn to spring. Deciduous softwood cuttings in summer.
Special features of Savin Juniper
Ground cover
Other uses of Savin Juniper
Banks, specimen, ornamental, hedging, rock garden