Hardiness
Zone 3
Discover the plant
Sabine juniper 'Calgary Carpet'
FamilyCupressaceae
Juniperus sabina 'Calgary Carpet' is an extremely dense, low-growing groundcover juniper, selected in Canada for its exceptional winter hardiness and consistent habit. Its very spreading growth, significantly wider than tall, forms a uniform carpet of dark green foliage with bluish highlights, providing excellent ground coverage without gaps or undesirable upright growth. Ideal for embankments, rockeries, sloped borders, or landscaping requiring very low-growing vegetation, it adapts perfectly to northern climates. Its moderate growth allows for progressive yet controlled coverage, and its evergreen foliage remains attractive even in winter. 'Calgary Carpet' tolerates drought, poor soils, and sunny exposures well, while requiring very little maintenance. It is a reliable landscaping solution for effectively covering large areas with understated elegance.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer in spring. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Not recommended – use Bionik rooter or bone meal.
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodNot significant
Flower colorNon-ornamental
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typePersistent
FruitingSmall, hard-to-spot blue-gray galbules
Maximum height30 to 50 cm (12 to 20 inches)
Maximum width2 m (6.5 ft)
Growth rateaverage
Hardiness zoneZone 3
Minimum temperature'-40°C
