Juniperus sabina
Savin
Also known as: Juniperus davurica Lindl. & Godr. +2 more
- Juniperus davurica Lindl. & Godr.
- Juniperus officinalis Garcke
- Juniperus sabina var. humilis Endl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cupressaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Originating in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe, Juniperus sabina (commonly known as Savin) is a conifer belonging to the Cupressaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Conifer
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, China, Eastern Asia, Eastern Europe, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Mongolia, Northern Africa, Russian Far East, Siberia, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Altay, Amur, Austria, Bulgaria, China North-Central, Chita, Czechoslovakia, East European Russia, France, Germany, Greece, Inner Mongolia, Italy, Kazakhstan, Khabarovsk, Kirgizistan, Korea, Krym, Manchuria, Mongolia, North Caucasus, Poland, Primorye, Qinghai, South European Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Tuva, Ukraine, West Siberia, Xinjiang, Yakutskiya, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Baltic States, Sweden
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms