Juniperus sabina
Juniperus sabina is a vigorous and hardy groundcover juniper with a naturally spreading and irregular habit, often used as a base for horticultural cultivars. It grows into a flexible, bushy mass, wider than it is tall, with dense foliage ranging from dark green to bluish hues, sometimes interspersed with juvenile foliage. Less compact than its cultivated selections, it is suitable for large natural areas, embankments, difficult zones, or the restoration of degraded land. Highly tolerant of challenging conditions, it thrives in dry, calcareous, or poor soils and is very resistant to severe cold. This species, native to Europe and Asia, may emit a slight, characteristic resinous scent if the foliage is crushed. Juniperus sabina is valued for its resilience, rapid ground cover, and ease of cultivation in hardy conditions.
Care guide
Light, soil, water and hardiness
Blooming, foliage and shape
Size and growth
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Deer
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