Juniperus sabina ‘Tamariscifolia New Blue’

New Blue Savin Juniper

Evergreen conifer with a low, spreading habit, forming a dense, wide shrub. Its branches extend outward in layered sprays, creating a broad, textured groundcover with a soft, feathery appearance. This cultivar is valued for its enhanced blue foliage color compared to the standard ‘Tamariscifolia’.

The foliage is composed mainly of fine, scale-like leaves, occasionally mixed with juvenile needle-like growth. Its color is a striking silvery-blue to blue-green, maintaining a cool tone throughout the growing season. During winter, it may develop slight purplish hues. When crushed, the foliage releases the characteristic strong scent of Juniperus sabina.

Juniperus sabina ‘Tamariscifolia New Blue’ prefers full sun and well-drained soil, thriving in poor, sandy, rocky, and moderately dry soils. It adapts well to exposed sites and difficult growing conditions. Once established, it exhibits high drought resistance, moderate pollution resistance, and moderate salt tolerance. It is ideal for groundcover, slopes, rock gardens, and erosion control.