Tamariscifolia Juniper

Tamariscifolia is a low, layered, spreading form of savin juniper with crowded blue-green foliage. It remains a distinct named selection in this catalog, separate from the closely related ‘New Blue’ form. ## Form and landscape use Oregon State University describes Tamariscifolia as a horizontally branched, low mounding shrub with layered branches and sharply tipped, scale-like blue-green foliage. Its profile gives a typical height near 18 inches, with older plants reaching about 3 feet, and a spread around 10 feet. It notes that more than one clone may occur in nursery trade and lists hardiness to USDA Zone 3. That variation makes it useful to plan for a broad, low footprint rather than a tight mound. Use it on slopes, in rock gardens, or where the textured evergreen branches can extend without crowding paths. ## Maintenance Choose a sunny or adaptable site with well-drained soil; the profile notes tolerance of dry and limestone soils. Water while the plant establishes, then avoid overwatering and prolonged saturation. Prune selectively if it grows beyond its allotted area, retaining healthy foliage on the branches. Sources: [Oregon State University’s Tamariscifolia profile](https://landscapeplants.oregonstate.edu/plants/juniperus-sabina-tamariscifolia) and [North Carolina Extension’s Savin Juniper profile](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/juniperus-sabina-skandia/).