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Savin Juniper
Juniperus sabina

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Savin Juniper; the cultivar 'Calgary Carpet'
Savin Juniper; the cultivar 'Calgary Carpet'
 
Features
Evergreen foliage; some cultivars have colored foliage. 
 
Culture
Full sun; moist, well-drained soil is best, but tolerates dry sites; tolerates alkaline soil. 
 
Cultivars
  • 'Broadmoor' - 2-3 feet tall, spreading to 10 feet wide, foliage is gray green, resistant to blight.
  • 'Buffalo' - 12 inches high, spreading to 10 feet wide, bright green foliage, hardy to zone 3.
  • 'Skandia' - Dense, layered habit, 1- 1 ½ feet tall, spreading to 10 feet wide; gray green foliage, blight resistant.
 
 
Mature Height
4-6 Feet
 
Size
Small
 
 
Mature Width
5-10 Feet
 
Mature Form
Spreading; upright to vase-shaped 
 
Native To:
Europe and Asia 
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 7 
 
Soil Conditions
Dry
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Tolerance
Alkaline Soil
Dry Sites
Wind
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
 
 
Uses
Foundation
Massing
Specimen
 
 
Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Fall Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage

Fungal Disease


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

Phomopsis blight is a common disease problem.
 
Additional Notes
As with other species of juniper, there are numerous cultivars available and they vary widely in the characteristics.

 

 
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