Botanical Name: Juniperus sabina ‘Buffalo’
Common Name: Buffalo juniper
Type of Plant: conifer: shrub

Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape Low, spreading juniper; softer, lower and greener than Tamarix juniper; becomes very wide-spreading with age
Height to 12"
Spread to 8'
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full sun
Soil tolerates most any soil; prefers good drainage
Hardiness hardy – all Zones
 
Morphology:
Leaves tiny bright green scales forming upright branchlets which are arranged in a chevron pattern along main branches; softer and greener than Tam
Flowers none
Fruit small cone – 1/4" diameter
 
Propagation:
hardwood cuttings in winter
 
Usage:
filler or large-scale groundcover in temperate climate landscapes; frequently used in rock gardens – looks best in large scale plantings with plenty of space
 
Landscape Care:
Watering average watering – very drought tolerant when established
Fertilizing slow-release at planting
Pruning head back carefully to control size; do not shear
Pests/Diseases twig borer, juniper blight, spider mites, control with copper spray
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: China/East Asia
Family: Cupressaceae

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