Juniperus sabina Calgary Carpet

Common Name:
Calgary Carpet Savin Juniper

Description:
Juniperus sabina ‘Calgary Carpet’ is a hardy, low-growing evergreen conifer prized for its dense, spreading habit and soft, feathery green foliage. This vigorous ground cover is perfect for suppressing weeds, stabilising slopes, and adding year-round structure to rock gardens and borders. Its foliage takes on a slight purplish tint in colder months, providing seasonal interest. Highly adaptable, Calgary Carpet thrives in well-drained soils and full sun, showing excellent drought, frost, and pollution tolerance. It is an ideal choice for low-maintenance landscapes, coastal gardens, and erosion control.

Form:

• Ground Cover
• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 20–30cm
• Width: 1.5–2m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Does not flower

Flower Colour:

• N/A

Key Attributes:

• Drought tolerant once established
• Evergreen
• Low-maintenance
• Suitable for Rockeries
• Suitable for Erosion Control
• Cold and Frost Tolerant
• Ground Cover for Suppressing Weeds
• Coastal Tolerant

Toxicity:

• All parts of Juniperus sabina are toxic if ingested and can cause skin irritation. Keep away from pets and children.

Companion Plants:

• Pinus mugo (Mugo Pine) for a mixed evergreen display
• Lavandula (Lavender) for contrasting texture and colour
• Miscanthus (Ornamental Grass) for movement and softness
• Sedum species for complementary drought-tolerant ground cover