Botanical Name: Juniperus sabina 'Buffalo' Add
Common Name: Buffalo Juniper  
Plant photo of: Juniperus sabina 'Buffalo'
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Conifer, Shrub, Ground cover

 

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3'

 

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

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Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

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Sun

Full

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

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Design Styles

Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

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Seasonal Interest

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Location Uses

Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by: J.J. Neilson Arboretum
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  • Description

  • Notes

Buffalo Juniper is a wide-spreading, low-growing, very hardy sub-shrub with bright green foliage. It presents a softer look than most junipers and is an excellent ground cover. Like most junipers, it grows best in full sun and well drained soil. Junipers are highly combustible plants.
Planting: 1. Dig a hole 1" less the depth and 2 times the width of the container. 2. Fill hole with water, let soak. 3. Set root ball in hole. 4. Fill hole halway with native soil and water. 5. Finish backfilling hole, build basin and water.