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Juniperus sabina 'New Blue'

Also Known As

  • Juniperus sabina 'Tam New Blue'
  • Juniperus sabina 'Tamariscifolia New Blue'
  • New Blue Tam Juniper
  • New Blue Tamarix Juniper
  • Tam New Blue Savin Juniper

Plant type

shrub, conifer, groundcover

size

  • H: 18"-30"
  • W: 8'-10'

planting zones

  • 3a-7b

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Juniperus sabina 'New Blue' plant details

Juniperus sabina 'New Blue' is a moderate-growing evergreen groundcover conifer shrub with blue and green foliage. Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. and black and blue fruit. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in alkaline, average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Juniperus sabina 'New Blue'

Plant type: groundcover conifer shrub
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 18 IN - 30 IN - tall
Uses: easy-to-grow, weed suppressing, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Juniperus sabina 'New Blue'

USDA Zones: 3a - 7b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: erosion and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: alkaline, average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Superior blue foliage coloring makes this evergreen an outstanding landscape plant. Could be used a specimen plant or large scale groundcover. Growth Rate medium
This plant offers the strongest blue foliage and grows at a moderate rate. Can be used as a specimen plant or as a large scale ground cover. 18" tall with a spread of 8 to 10'.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Juniperus sabina 'New Blue' plant

How to Grow Juniperus sabina 'New Blue'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • alkaline
    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • erosion control
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Fruit

    • blue
    • black
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous
    • fuzzy

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