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.

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.

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Juniperus sabina 'Buffalo'

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Pronunciation

jew-NIP-er-us sa-BY-nuh

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Mature Height

12 to 18 in.

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Mature Spread

6 to 8 ft.

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Water usage
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.

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Flower Color

negligible

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Bloom time

inconspicuous

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Colorado Native

No

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Natural Habitat

species is native to Siberia and Caucasus

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Light Requirements

sun

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 2-8

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 8,500 ft.

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