Tam Juniper

Tam juniper is a spreading evergreen shrub. It gets taller than other groundcover junipers, reaching 3 feet tall when mature.

Its branches spread horizontally, layering on top one another. Tam juniper has an attractive, medium green color.

It can be a great choice for Colorado Springs landscapes if it has enough room to spread.

Tam Juniper

Tam juniper is a spreading evergreen shrub. It gets taller than other groundcover junipers, reaching 3 feet tall when mature.

Its branches spread horizontally, layering on top one another. Tam juniper has an attractive, medium green color.

It can be a great choice for Colorado Springs landscapes if it has enough room to spread.

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Juniperus sabina 'Tamariscifolia'

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Pronunciation

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

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Mature Height

3 to 4 ft.

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Mature Spread

6 to 10 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 4-8

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 8,500 ft.

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