Botanical Name: Juniperus sabina 'Buffalo'
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Common Name: Buffalo Juniper  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Conifer, Shrub, Ground cover

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

Brown

 

Fruit Color

Purple

 

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

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Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

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

 

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

Buffalo Juniper is a wide-spreading, low-growing, very hardy juniper. It has bright green, feathery foliage, and a softer look that other junipers. Like most junipers, it grows best in full sun and well drained soil. This shrub is great for erosion control, and tolerates the heat of west facing slopes, parking lots, and parkstrips.
Grow in any soil that is well draining, including sandy, gravelly, or clay soils, but they must be well draining. Best growth in full sun. Once established, it tolerates dry soils and heat. Avoid shearing, as that will made the juniper woody and stiff; instead, prune selectively if necessary (see Guides).