Juniperus sabina
Common savin, Savin juniper
- Height × spread
- 2m × 4.5m
- Position
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- Very cold to -20C (RHS H6)
Availability
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About this plant
A plant of variable form but generally grows as a spreading or ground covering plant. The branches will ascend from this low growth and may reach upwards a couple of metres or so, or may retain a merely spreading growth habit. The leaves are grey-green and held on chestnut stems. The plant may have both needle-like and scale-like foliage. It has blue-grey, ovoid fruit. The species is said to have an unpleasant and pungent odour, but not everyone detects this. This form is best known in cultivation through a range of cultivars.
- Foliage colour
- Green
- Fruit colour
- Blue, Grey
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- Yes
- Shape
- Dome
- Height
- 2m
- Spread
- 4.5m
- Height in 10 years
- 1m
- Spread in 10 years
- 2m
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Garden style
- Seaside garden
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun, tolerates part shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Well drained soil, Drought resistant
- Hardiness
- Very cold to -20C (RHS H6)
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Structural, Bird attraction
- Maintenance
- Easycare – low/no maintenance
- Hazards
- Yes, potentially harmful; Humans: Harmful if eaten; skin allergen
Spring
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed young plants with slow release fertiliser
Spread a slow release fertiliser around the base of the plant to the edge of the foliage spread, so that it can feed the roots. It is helpful for this to be applied for several years.
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost until the plant becomes well established.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water during dry periods
For plants in the ground, when there has been little or no rain for a period of 7-10 days and the soil is dry, give it a deep watering and repeat weekly until there is a downpour of rain. Check plants in pots more frequently, especially in hot weather.
Planting & general
Outdoor planting · Planting
Add root growth stimulant to the planting hole
Mycorrhizal fungi helps roots establish quickly, so they absorb water and nutrients more efficiently. It comes as a powder, granule or gel. Add to the planting hole or container, and to the plant's rootball before planting in the hole. For "bareroot" plants use a gel.
Planting
Protect & support young trees
Attach a newly planted tree or tall shrub over 1m to a tree stake to give support and prevent windrock. Use a tree guard to stop tree bark being eaten by animals, especially in areas with deer - removing bark injures a tree and in worst case can kill it.
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