Juniperus sabina 'Monna': Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Plant Profile: Juniperus sabina 'Monna'
Names
Calgary Carpet Juniper
Phonetic Spelling:jew-NIP-er-us sah-BY-nah
Genus:Juniperus
Species:sabina
Family:Cupressaceae
Calgary Carpet Juniper is a compact, sprawling shrub belonging to the cypress family. It typically grows to a height of just 6 to 9 inches, yet can extend its reach to 6 to 10 feet in width. The plant features soft, green foliage that is resilient to various conditions, including heat, cold, drought, and full sunlight.
This juniper thrives in a variety of soil types, with the exception of overly wet conditions, and is known for its ease of cultivation. It is an excellent choice for ground cover on slopes, effective in controlling erosion, and can be used along pathways, in garden borders, or within rock gardens.
Juniperus sabina 'Monna' Feature Summary
Juniperus sabina 'Monna' Image Gallery
Tags
#evergreen
#deer resistant
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Juniperus sabina 'Monna' Feature Summary
Attributes
Woody
Whole Plant Traits
Shrub
Dense
Horizontal
Prostrate
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Good Drainage
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
4a
4b
5b
5a
6a
6b
7a
7b
8b
8a
3a
3b
Leaves
Stem
Landscape
Rock Garden
Border
Walkways
Slope/Bank
Juniperus sabina 'Monna' Image Gallery
Juniperus sabina 'Monna' Attributes
Juniperus sabina 'Monna' Whole Plant Traits
Juniperus sabina 'Monna': Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Juniperus sabina 'Monna': Habit/Form
Arching
Ascending
Broad
Cascading
Climbing
Clumping
Columnar
Conical
Creeping
Dense
Erect
Horizontal
Irregular
Mounding
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Open
Oval
Prostrate
Pyramidal
Rounded
Spreading
Vase
Weeping
Juniperus sabina 'Monna' Cultural Conditions
Juniperus sabina 'Monna': Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Juniperus sabina 'Monna': Soil Drainage
Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry
Juniperus sabina 'Monna': NC Region
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
Juniperus sabina 'Monna': USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
3a
3b
4a
4b
5a
5b
6a
6b
7a
7b
8a
8b
Juniperus sabina 'Monna' Leaves
Juniperus sabina 'Monna': Leaf Color
Green
Juniperus sabina 'Monna': Hairs Present
No
Yes
Juniperus sabina 'Monna': Leaf Feel
Fleshy
Glossy
Leathery
Papery
Prickly
Rough
Rubbery
Slippery
Smooth
Soft
Velvety
Waxy
Juniperus sabina 'Monna': Leaf Value To Gardener
Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long-lasting
Showy
Juniperus sabina 'Monna' Stem
Juniperus sabina 'Monna': Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Juniperus sabina 'Monna' Landscape
Juniperus sabina 'Monna': Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Juniperus sabina 'Monna': Design Feature
Accent
Barrier
Border
Flowering Tree
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Mass Planting
Screen/Privacy
Security
Shade Tree
Small groups
Small Tree
Specimen
Street Tree
Understory Tree
Juniperus sabina 'Monna': Resistance To Challenges
Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind
Juniperus sabina 'Monna': Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
