Juniperus sabina Buffalo

Common Name: Buffalo Savin Juniper

Description:
Juniperus sabina 'Buffalo' is a hardy, low-growing evergreen conifer with a dense, spreading habit, making it an excellent ground cover for gardens, rockeries, and erosion control on slopes. Its soft, feathery blue-green foliage forms a thick mat that helps suppress weeds and requires minimal maintenance. This variety is highly tolerant of drought, poor soils, and urban pollution, making it a versatile choice for Melbourne gardens. 'Buffalo' thrives in full sun but can tolerate part shade and maintains year-round colour, with foliage developing a subtle bronze tint in winter. Resistant to pests and diseases, it is a reliable and durable option for both residential and commercial landscapes.

Form:

• Ground Cover
• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 30–50 cm
• Width: 2–3 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Does not flower under Melbourne's weather conditions

Flower Colour:

• N/A

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Disease Resistant
• Drought Tolerant
• Suitable for Ground Cover
• Low Maintenance
• Tolerant of Poor Soils
• Tolerant of Urban Pollution

Toxicity:

• Toxic to humans and pets if ingested (contains volatile oils that can cause irritation and poisoning)

Companion Plants:

• Lavandula (Lavender)
• Thymus (Creeping Thyme)
• Sedum (Stonecrop)
• Miscanthus (Maiden Grass)
• Buxus (Boxwood)