Juniperus sabina Rockery Gem

Juniperus sabina Rockery Gem

This slow growing juniper is also known as the Tamarix juniper. It's very hardy coniferous shrub with unusual upturned branches and grey blue-green foliage.

This conifer grows up to 30 cm in 10 years but fans out to a width of 1 mt.

How to take care of Sabina Rockery Gem

In general : Sabina Rockery Gem dislike wet feet, therefore plant in well-drained soil which has been improved with some compost, you can improve soil drainage by mixing in some sand or grit to the planting holes.

Sabina Rockery Gem have strong preference for sandy, acidic soils. At the start of winter water the Sabina Rockery Gem well so that they go into the winter with a moisture boost. As Sabina Rockery Gem are evergreen trees, they keep on dehydrating all winter long.

Avoid shading the base of the plant to prevent the lower part also turning brown - it does not stand shade. Do not apply fertilizer until your trees have been in the ground for at least 6 -8 weeks. It could burn the new roots.

During Feb and March add some Natural Kieserite (Magnesium Sulphate) on top of the soil to improve the foliage colour, if you cannot obtain it, organic fertilizer will suffice. Sabina Rockery Gem require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and should only be pruned to remove any dead and old wood.