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.
Junipers are not recommended for homes with wildfire risk.
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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.
Junipers are not recommended for homes with wildfire risk.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Juniperus sabina 'Tamariscifolia'
Pronunciation
jew-NIP-er-us sa-BY-nuh
Mature Height
3 to 4 ft.
Mature Spread
6 to 10 ft.
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.
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 4-8
Elevation Limit
hardy to 8,500 ft.
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