Juniperus sabina, the savin juniper or savin, is a species of juniper native to the mountains of central and southern Europe and western and central Asia, from Spain to eastern Siberia, typically growing at altitudes of 1,000–3,300 metres (3,300–10,800 feet).
The cones are berry-like, 5–9 mm in diameter, blue-black with a whitish waxy bloom, and contain 1-3 (rarely 4 or 5) seeds; they are mature in about 18 months.
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Juniperus sabina is a popular ornamental shrub in gardens and parks, with numerous named cultivars selected.
[6] In Iran, savin fruit (known as ابهل abhal) are a traditional remedy to alleviate urinary and digestive problems.