Juniperus sabina 'Tamariscifolia' (Tamarisk-leaved savin)

Botanical name

Juniperus sabina 'Tamariscifolia'

Other names

Tamarisk-leaved savin, Juniperus sabina var tamariscifolia , Tamarix juniper, Tam juniper

Genus

Juniperus Juniperus

Variety or Cultivar

'Tamariscifolia' _ 'Tamariscifolia' is mound-forming, evergreen, coniferous with horizontal tiers of spreading, overlapping branches bearing short, sharply pointed, dark blue-green leaves.

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Prostrate, Mat Forming

Toxicity

Foliage may cause skin irritation.

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Colour

Flower

Insignificant or absent in Spring

Foliage

Blue-green in All seasons

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How to care

Watch out for

Specific diseases

Blight

General care

Pruning

Little or no pruning required.

Propagation methods

Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Juniperus sabina 'Tamariscifolia' (Tamarisk-leaved savin) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 2.5m after 10-20 years.

Suggested uses

Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Foliage only, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Rock

Cultivation

Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun. Good for coastal situations, poor soil, and hot, sunny sites. Tolerates partial shade, dry chalky, or sandy soils. Well-suited for use as a large-scale ground cover.

Soil type

Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)

Soil drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Full Sun

Aspect

South, West

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

Hardy (H4)

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Juniperus sabina 'Tamariscifolia' (Tamarisk-leaved savin)

Common pest name

Cedar-Quince rust; Quince rust; Rust of apple; Rust of juniper; Rust of quince

Scientific pest name

Gymnosporangium clavipes

Type

Fungus

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

2

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

4

General biosecurity comments

EU regulated rust disease which helps mitigate against introduction. A review of EU regulations will help to ensure that all hosts are regulated.

Defra's Risk register #2

Plant name

Juniperus sabina 'Tamariscifolia' (Tamarisk-leaved savin)

Common pest name

Scientific pest name

Lamprodila festiva

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

5

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

General biosecurity comments

Beetle that is native to Europe; whose larvae damage certain ornamental conifer species. Absent in the UK; so industry should source plants carefully and monitor for its presence.

Defra's Risk register #3

Plant name

Juniperus sabina 'Tamariscifolia' (Tamarisk-leaved savin)

Common pest name

Cypress twig; borer

Scientific pest name

Argyresthia cupressella

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Present (Widespread)

Likelihood to spread in UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

General biosecurity comments

Has spread following introduction; little evidence of significant damage. Stakeholder groups may wish to monitor.

About this section

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Date updated: 7^th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/