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Dwarf Japgarden Juniper

Juniperus procumbens 'Nana'

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Dwarf Japgarden Juniper (Juniperus procumbens 'Nana') at North Branch Nursery

Dwarf Japgarden Juniper

Dwarf Japgarden Juniper

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Dwarf Japgarden Juniper (Juniperus procumbens 'Nana') at North Branch Nursery

Dwarf Japgarden Juniper

Dwarf Japgarden Juniper

(Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder)

Dwarf Japgarden Juniper (Juniperus procumbens 'Nana') at North Branch Nursery

Dwarf Garden Juniper, procumbens 'Nana'

Dwarf Garden Juniper, procumbens 'Nana'

(Photo courtesy of North Branch Nursery)

Height:  8 inches

Spread:  6 feet

Sunlight:  full sun 

Hardiness Zone:  4a

Other Names:  Procumbens Nana, Dwarf Garden Juniper

Description:

A spectacular and dependable groundcover for sunny locations, extremely low growing and mat-forming, spreads almost indefinitely, very adaptable; superb choice for a low groundcover when used in mass, considered one of the best by designers

Ornamental Features

Dwarf Japgarden Juniper is a dwarf conifer which is primarily valued in the garden for its broadly spreading habit of growth. It has attractive bluish-green evergreen foliage. The scale-like sprays of foliage are highly ornamental and turn plum purple in the fall, which persists throughout the winter. It produces blue berries from late spring to late winter.

Landscape Attributes

Dwarf Japgarden Juniper is a dense multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a ground-hugging habit of growth. It lends an extremely fine and delicate texture to the landscape composition which should be used to full effect.

This is a relatively low maintenance shrub, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Dwarf Japgarden Juniper is recommended for the following landscape applications;

  • Mass Planting
  • Rock/Alpine Gardens
  • Border Edging
  • General Garden Use
  • Groundcover

Planting & Growing

Dwarf Japgarden Juniper will grow to be about 8 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 6 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years.

This shrub should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions, but will not tolerate any standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.

 
 
Hardiness Zone Plant Height Minimum Sunlight
Characteristics
Massing  Rock  Edging  Garden  Groundcover 
Applications
Fruit  Foliage Color  Texture  Plant Form  Winter Value 
Ornamental Features