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 Notes: |
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