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.

General Uses: Leaves are used as an insect repellent, a decoction of them is used against lice[46, 61]. An essential oil from the leaves and shoots has strong diuretic properties and is also used in perfumery[1, 61]. Yields of around 4% are obtained, this oil is also used as an insecticide[7]. A good dense ground cover plant, though it is slow to cover the ground[197]. The species type eventually forms a high ground cover, but there are many named forms that are lower-growing[208]. The sub-species J. sabina tamariscifolia has been particularly recommended[188]. Plants should be spaced about 1.2 metres apart each way[208]. The taller forms of this species make a good hedge[245].

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