Juniperus sabina Savine (Cupressaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Juniperus sabina
Savine
Evergreen shrub
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The Juniperus sabina plant species is found in C. and S. Europe to N. America. It is a member of the Cupressaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Savine. Some home gardeners know the variety as Sabina vulgaris.

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Latin Name:  Juniperus sabina
Common Name:  Savine
Family:  Cupressaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  The whole plant is poisonous and can produce abortions[4].

Mature Height:  4   Mature Width:  4

Habitat:  Dry stony places in mountains[50], usually on limestone[11], at elevations of 1000 - 2300 metres.

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in most soils if they are well drained, preferring a neutral or slightly alkaline soil[1, 11]. Prefers a limestone soil[1]. Succeeds in poor soils and in light shade[197]. Established plants are drought tolerant, succeeding in hot dry positions[200]. Tolerates maritime exposure[200]. A very ornamental plant[1], there are many named varieties[188]. All parts of the plant have a powerful pungent smell[245]. Plants can be dioecious or monoecious. Male and female plants must be grown if fruit and seed are required. The plant is sometimes attacked by a rust, this is a fungus with an aecidial stage on the leaves of pear trees[1]. Plants are resistant to honey fungus[88].

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