Tamarisk-leaved savin (Juniperus sabina ‘Tamariscifolia’)
Tamarisk-leaved savin (Juniperus sabina ‘Tamariscifolia’) is a conifer that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 1.5m – 3m wide. In this growing guide we’ll learn the cultivation details and how to plant Tamarisk-leaved savin (Juniperus sabina ‘Tamariscifolia’).
This plant is commonly known as tamarisk-leaved savin.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 10-20 years to reach full maturity.
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Plant profile
Common name: tamarisk-leaved savin
Scientific name: Juniperus sabina ‘Tamariscifolia’
Plant type: Conifers, Shrubs
Habit: Mat forming
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 1.5m – 3m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Informal Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Ground Cover
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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How to plant Tamarisk-leaved savin (Juniperus sabina ‘Tamariscifolia’) – Salicyna, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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How to plant
In this section we will learn how to plant Tamarisk-leaved savin (Juniperus sabina ‘Tamariscifolia’), know its needs in terms of soil, watering and sun exposure.
Soil
Tamarisk-leaved savin (Juniperus sabina ‘Tamariscifolia’) is not a demanding plant regarding the type of soil and can grow in chalk, loam or sand.
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The chalky soil is pale and contains chunks of calcium-rich rock. It is a fertile and well-draining soil, almost always alkaline.
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The loam soil is dark, rich in organic matter but balanced in minerals. It offers the best of all worlds, retaining enough water for the plants, but allowing excess moisture to drain away. This is the most desired type of garden soil, perfect for most plants.
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Sandy soil is light, porous and very easy to drain. It is a soil poor in organic matter and nutrients. It is composed of relatively large mineral particles that allow water to drain quickly.
It is not very sensitive to soil acidity or alkalinity and grows well in soils with pH acid, alkaline or neutral.
Regarding drainage, Juniperus sabina ‘Tamariscifolia’ likes to grow in well drained soil.
Sunlight
Tamarisk-leaved savin (Juniperus sabina ‘Tamariscifolia’) is a plant that should be grown in full sun or partial shade positions.
Cultivation profiles – Growing Tamarisk-leaved savin (Juniperus sabina ‘Tamariscifolia’) – Salicyna, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
