savin juniper

Savin Juniper should be watered when the top 2 inches of soil feel dry to the touch. Avoid overwatering, as this can cause root rot. It's best to water deeply, allowing the water to slowly absorb throughout the soil. Avoid wetting the foliage when watering the plant. Depending on the temperature, humidity, and light levels, Savin Juniper may need to be watered several times per week in hot, sunny weather, and only once every week or 2 in cooler conditions.

Savin juniper (Juniperus sabina 'Variegata') requires a location that offers full sun or partial sun. This plant prefers full sun, at least 6 hours a day, in order to thrive. Too much shade can cause the foliage to become sparse and weak. In order to ensure that Savin juniper receives the most benefit from sunlight, it is ideal to place it in an area that is exposed to the sun from morning until mid-afternoon. This allows the plant access to bright, direct sunlight while avoiding the heat of the strongest hours of the day.

The savin juniper (Juniperus sabina 'Variegata') is a slow-growing conifer with yellow variegated foliage and requires frequent pruning to maintain its shape and size. For best results, prune the savin juniper every spring once new growth begins. Remove any dead, diseased, or broken branches, as well as old wood, no more than 1-third of the total growth. This helps ensure healthy, vigorous growth in the future. For formal hedges, trim the savin juniper every 4 to 6 weeks throughout the entire growing season. For informal hedges and trees, trim the savin juniper once or twice per growing season, or prune selectively throughout the year as needed. Be sure to use sharp pruning shears and always make sure to keep the plant’s shape in mind when pruning. To maintain an attractive tree form, avoid excessive pruning, and keep the tree or hedge’s overall shape in mind.