The Sabina tree It is used in gardening for decoration. It belongs to the Cupressaceae family and is of the Juniperus genus. Its scientific name is Juniperus thurifera and receives the common name of Sabina albar, Cedro de España or Sabina de España.
In this article we are going to show you how you should take care of it. Do you want to learn about it? Keep reading 🙂
Key features
The Sabina is a tree that has plants both females and males. Its size is pyramidal in shape. When young it can be quite round, lob and messy. The growth is quite slow, although when it becomes an adult it can reach up to 20 meters high. The most common is that it stays in about 10 meters.
The bark is cracked and is coming off in strips. It is what makes this tree different and easy to recognize. The leaves are evergreen and dark green. Some say they are similar to those of the Juniper. Its flowers have no ornamental interest and the fruit, called bearberry, take two years to mature.
Cultivation and care
It is perfect for use in gardens as isolated elements. It is indicated for those gardens that require less maintenance and intense cold or heat. Its resin and resistant wood have a pleasant smell.
They need full sun exposure and tolerate frost and strong Mediterranean heat quite well. The best soil is stony, like the one it has in its natural habitat. They do not need much maintenance, since with the water of the occasional rains it is perfectly maintained.
Neither do they need pruning or special fertilizers. Just remove damaged branches if necessary. They are quite resistant to pests and diseases that inhabit gardens.
With this information you can enjoy your juniper in the garden.