Monard savin juniper
Juniperus sabina 'Monard'
USDA zones3 to 7
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Sizeup to 12 inches tall5 to 6 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Arching
- Bloom color
- Non-flowering
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Notes
'Monard' savin juniper (Juniperus sabina 'Monard') is a shrub for borders, rock gardens, and ground cover. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It grows at a moderate rate into an arching, evergreen mat. The plant stays under 12 inches tall and spreads 60 to 72 inches wide. It sits low on the menu for deer.
Pairs well with Sedge, Shrub rose, Cheerfulness daffodil, and Big Daddy hosta.