Juniperus sabina 'TAMARISCIFOLIA' tamarix juniper
size/type
medium-sized shrub,medium-sized shrub
usual height
0,5-1,5m
usual width
0,5-1,5m
leaves
evergreen conifer
colour of leaves
flowers
insignificant or non-blooming
location
full to partial sun
USDA zone (lowest)
3 (down to -40°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Description of the plant:
Junipers are popular, evergreen conifers that are 100% maintenance-free plants that will grow almost anywhere. There are plentiful of varieties, each of which is suitable for a slightly different use.Tamariscifolia is an elegant variety with deep green leaves and horizontal layers of branches. If grown as shrubs, they are perfect ground-covers. They can be trained into a small tree which will reveal its reddish-brown, pealing bark.
Grow juniper in any soil, including chalky, that is not boggy. It will tolerate drought. Fully hardy to -40°C (USDA zone 3).
Last update 19-02-2009.
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