Juniperus Sabina 'Blue Forest'

Juniper Blue Forest

Juniperus sabina ‘Blue Forest’ — commonly called Blue Forest savin juniper — is a low-growing evergreen shrub valued for its dense, spreading habit and soft blue-green to silvery-blue foliage that may develop purplish tones in winter. Its fine-textured branching forms a broad, ground-hugging mat, providing durable year-round coverage and color.

Type: Evergreen shrub

Mature Size:
Width: 5–8 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 blue foliage provides contrast with green and gold plants.

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

5-6'

Hardiness zones

3–7

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Slow

Leaf color

Steel Blue

Soil

Average, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Foundation, Mass Planting

Shape

Low Spreading, Prostrate, Spreading

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes