Species savin juniper
red-brown branches adorned with variegated creamy white and vibrant-green foliage

savin juniper

Juniperus sabina 'Skandia'

Savin juniper (Juniperus sabina 'Skandia') is a dwarf, coniferous shrub with a spreading habit. It features rich, soft, blue-green foliage that looks similar to needles. This lovely evergreen is well suited for use in rock gardens, foundation plantings, or even as a low hedge. It is quite tolerant of a range of soil and moisture conditions and is best suited for moderate climates. With minimal pruning required, it is a very low maintenance plant. Savin juniper is hardy in USDA hardiness zones 4-7 and can grow up to three feet in height and five feet in width.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 7

Flowers:

Non-flowering Flowers

Sun:

Full sun

Cones:

Yes

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,gray,gray

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Thorny:

Yes

watering

Savin juniper (Juniperus sabina ‘Skandia') is a hardy evergreen shrub that does not require a lot of water. It should be watered after the soil has had a chance to dry out. Generally, this species should be watered about every 3 weeks during the growing season and less during winter months when it is dormant. Water deeply—to the point of saturation—until the top few inches of soil is moist. Avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot and other problems.

sunlight

Savin juniper (Juniperus sabina 'Skandia') does best if given full, direct sunlight. It should be exposed to at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day in order to thrive. If grown indoors, it should be placed near a south- or west-facing window to receive the maximum amount of direct sunlight. In addition, it will benefit from exposure to indirect light throughout the day, with dark periods at night.

pruning

When to Prune: Savin Juniper (Juniperus sabina 'Skandia') should be pruned in early spring, after the last frost. How Much to Prune: Savin Juniper is best pruned moderately to maintain a natural shape and encourage healthy growth. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossed branches and selectively prune to maintain desired shape. Prune back to an outward facing bud for best results. Avoid pruning more than ⅓ of the plant as this will seriously hamper healthy growth.

Season

Fall
Winter
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Starts Flowering

Savin juniper typically begins flowering in April.

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