Juniperus sabina 'Tamariscifolia' |
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Tam Juniper, Tamarix Juniper |
This variety is a very popular low-growing juniper. It forms a mound to 1.5'-2.5' high by 5-6' wide, with bright blue-green foliage. This juniper prefers full sun and is drought tolerant once it's established. It is used in rock gardens, hillsides, or for lawn substitutes.
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Blue Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.