Juniperus sabina 'Scandia'

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer:

Description

Juniperus sabina 'Scandia' has dense, bright green foliage. It grows to 1' high and 6'-8' wide. This plant is a ground cover that can be used for erosion control. It can used for a cascading effect on walls. It is heat and cold tolerant and very reliable. It prefers full sun and is drought tolerant once it's established.

Plant Type

Conifer, Ground cover

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Blue Green

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

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Sun

Full

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape

Accenting Features

Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Cascade, Erosion Control, Filler, Lawn Substitute

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.