Juniperus squamata 'Blue Carpet'

Blue Carpet Singleseed Juniper

Juniperus squamata ‘Blue Carpet’ — commonly called Blue Carpet juniper — is a low-growing evergreen shrub valued for its dense, spreading habit and vivid silvery-blue foliage that maintains strong color throughout the year. Its fine-textured, slightly prickly needles form a broad, ground-hugging mat, making it especially effective for uniform groundcover and erosion control.

Type: Evergreen shrub

Mature Size:
Width: 6–8 ft
Height: 1–2 ft

USDA Zones: 4a–8b

Form: Low, spreading, mat-forming

Light: Full sun

Soil: Well-drained soil; thrives in sandy, rocky, and average soils

Water: Low to medium; drought tolerant once established

Wildlife: Provides shelter for birds; deer resistant

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for slopes, groundcover, rock gardens, and mass plantings. Its bright blue color provides strong contrast with green and gold shrubs.

Care: Plant in full sun for best foliage color. Avoid poorly drained soils. Minimal pruning is needed; trim lightly only if shaping is desired.

Plant type

Evergreen Shrub

Height

1-2'

Width

6-8'

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Leaf color

Blue Green

Soil

Average, Highly Adaptable, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Border, Erosion control mass planting, Erosion control slopes, Ground Cover

Shape

Low Spreading, Mat forming

Bark

Exfoliating

Fruit

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes