Juniperus sabina 'Arcadia'

Arcadia Juniper

Juniperus sabina ‘Arcadia’ — commonly called Arcadia savin juniper — is a low-growing evergreen shrub valued for its dense, spreading habit and rich gray-green to blue-green foliage that often develops bronze tones in winter. Its tight, ground-hugging growth forms a broad, uniform mat, making it especially useful for large-scale groundcover and erosion control.

Type: Evergreen shrub

Mature Size:
Width: 6–10 ft
Height: 1–2 ft

USDA Zones: 3a–7b

Form: Low, prostrate, spreading

Light: Full sun

Soil: Well-drained soil; thrives in sandy, rocky, and poor soils

Water: Low; highly drought tolerant once established

Wildlife: Provides shelter for birds; deer resistant

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for slopes, groundcover, erosion control, rock gardens, and mass plantings. Its dense growth provides effective weed suppression and soil stabilization.

Care: Plant in full sun with excellent drainage. Avoid heavy, wet soils. Minimal pruning is needed; trim lightly only if shaping is desired.

Plant type

Evergreen Shrub

Height

1-2'

Width

6-10'

Hardiness zones

3–7

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Soil

Average, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Foundation

Shape

Low Spreading, Prostrate, Spreading

Bark

Exfoliating

Fruit

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes