Buffalo Juniper
Buffalo juniper is a spreading evergreen shrub which is most often grown as a groundcover. It has a nice, uniform growth habit, reaching 12-18 inches tall at maturity. The summer color is olive green. Its horizontal branching habit makes it a thick, low-water groundcover that will completely cover the soil.
Junipers are not recommended for homes with wildfire risk.
Buffalo Juniper
Buffalo juniper is a spreading evergreen shrub which is most often grown as a groundcover. It has a nice, uniform growth habit, reaching 12-18 inches tall at maturity. The summer color is olive green. Its horizontal branching habit makes it a thick, low-water groundcover that will completely cover the soil.
Junipers are not recommended for homes with wildfire risk.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Juniperus sabina 'Buffalo'
Pronunciation
jew-NIP-er-us sa-BY-nuh
Mature Height
12 to 18 in.
Mature Spread
6 to 8 ft.
Water usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
negligible
Bloom time
inconspicuous
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
species is native to Siberia and Caucasus
Light Requirements
sun
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 2-8
Elevation Limit
hardy to 8,500 ft.
Performance
This shrub is planted in several different locations at the Water Wise Demonstration Garden. It performs well with no damage by insects or disease. The small juniper berries are attractive and remain throughout the year. The less water it gets the more slowly it will spread.
Maintenance
None generally required.