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Tam Juniper

Juniperus Sabina 'Tamariscifolia'

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Overview

The Tam Juniper (Juniperus sabina 'Tamariscifolia') is a low-growing, spreading evergreen, typically reaching 1-2 feet in height with a 10-15 feet spread. Its dense, fine-textured foliage, tinged with blue-green needles, provides year-round interest. Hardy in zones 4-8, it thrives in full sun, tolerates a range of soils and is drought-resistant once established. Ideal for ground cover and erosion control, it requires minimal maintenance.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater LowZones 3–10Type Ground cover, ShrubClimate Temperate
Tam Juniper (Juniperus Sabina 'Tamariscifolia') — tolerates a range of soils and is drought-resistant once established
Tam Juniper (Juniperus Sabina 'Tamariscifolia') — it can extend up to 10 feet in width while maintaining a relatively low profile at 1 to 1.5 feet in heightTam Juniper (Juniperus Sabina 'Tamariscifolia') — Its dense, fine-textured foliage, tinged with blue-green needles, provides year-round interestTam Juniper (Juniperus Sabina 'Tamariscifolia') — typically reaching 1-2 feet in height with a 10-15 feet spreadTam Juniper (Juniperus Sabina 'Tamariscifolia') — The Tam Juniper (Juniperus sabina 'Tamariscifolia') is a low-growingTam Juniper (Juniperus Sabina 'Tamariscifolia') — Ideal for ground cover and erosion control, it requires minimal maintenance

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Shrub
Family
Cupressaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Tam Juniper (Juniperus Sabina 'Tamariscifolia') — tolerates a range of soils and is drought-resistant once established
Tam Juniper (Juniperus Sabina 'Tamariscifolia') — it can extend up to 10 feet in width while maintaining a relatively low profile at 1 to 1.5 feet in height
Tam Juniper (Juniperus Sabina 'Tamariscifolia') — Its dense, fine-textured foliage, tinged with blue-green needles, provides year-round interest
Tam Juniper (Juniperus Sabina 'Tamariscifolia') — typically reaching 1-2 feet in height with a 10-15 feet spread
Tam Juniper (Juniperus Sabina 'Tamariscifolia') — The Tam Juniper (Juniperus sabina 'Tamariscifolia') is a low-growing
Tam Juniper (Juniperus Sabina 'Tamariscifolia') — Ideal for ground cover and erosion control, it requires minimal maintenance
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