Light
Full sun.
Growing guide · Shrubs
Juniperus sabina
How to grow Savin Juniper 'Calgary Carpet'.
Very low. Very wide. Very tough.
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Low
- Zones
- 3–7
- Size
- 6–12 in. tall, 8–10 ft wide
- Spacing
- 5–6 ft. apart for full cover.
- Pets
- Not pet-safe; keep out of reach
Water
Water weekly the first season. After that, only in drought.
Planting and soil
Spring or fall. Any well-drained soil. Mulch between plants until they knit together.
Feeding
None.
Pruning
Trim tips to keep it off paths. Don't cut into bare wood.
Through the year
Soft green all year.
If something's off
Root rot in wet soil. Tip blight in humid summers; prune out brown tips.
Groundcover that stays put.
Soft green foliage in layered sprays, under a foot tall and spreading wide. It covers banks, spills over retaining walls and handles cold that kills most groundcovers.
Why we stock it: Weed-smothering evergreen cover for slopes and hot strips by the drive.
Juniper 'Calgary Carpet'from $59.95 · Arrives alive, or we replace it
Juniper 'Calgary Carpet'from $59.95 · Arrives alive, or we replace it