Conifer Database - Rockery Gem

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Juniperus sabina ‘Rockery Gem’

Juniperus squamata 'Rockery Gem' is a low-growing spreading selection of savin juniper with dense branching and attractive gray-green foliage. After 10 years of growth, a mature specimen will measure 12 inches (30 cm) tall and 32 inches (80 cm) wide, an annual growth rate of 3 to 4 inches (7.5 - 10 cm).

[ Ken Church ] While there does not appear to be much information on this plant the specimen pictured invites propagation. The plant pictured would appear to have a mounding center and modest spreading habit and a good rich color.

This cultivar originated as a seedling selected in the mid-1960s by Le Feber Nursery, Boskoop, The Netherlands. This conifer is known to be mistakenly listed under Juniperus squamata and J. chinensis.




Juniperus sabina

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HORTICULTURAL STATUS:Established / Published
COLOR:Gray Green
GROWTH SHAPE:Spreading
GROWTH SIZE:Dwarf: 1 to 6 inches (2.5 – 15 cm) per year / 1 to 5 feet (0.3 – 1.5 m) after 10 years
ORIGIN:Seedling Selection


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