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Juniperus procumbens 'Nana'

Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper

$20

PB3

Mature height: 

20 - 30 cm

 Mature width:

1 - 1.5 m

A classic, ultra-durable, slow-growing evergreen conifer forming a tight, low, wide-spreading, mounded carpet. Features dense, fine, awl-shaped foliage of a vibrant, fresh-green colour that maintains its brilliance throughout all seasons.

Growing Conditions

Soil

Well-drained, poor, sandy, gravelly, or lean stony soil.

Sunlight

Full sun is essential for the densest mat and vibrant green colour.

Flower

Inconspicuous cones.

Care & Maintenance

Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' is a slow-growing, prostrate conifer with beautiful, blue-green, needle-like foliage.
• Ideal for rock gardens, groundcover, or cascading over walls.
• Requires almost no pruning; remove only damaged or unwanted branches.
• Thrives in full sun and very well-draining soil.
• Extremely drought-tolerant and very hardy to frost.

Common Uses for

Juniperus procumbens 'Nana'

01

Japanese Zen Garden

The premier structural plant for dry riverbeds, stone features, and minimalist Zen landscapes.

02

Rockery Groundcover

Spreads to create a tight, permanent, neat green cushion among garden stones and pathways.

03

Modern Courtyard Filler

Adds low-maintenance, year-round, geometric green structure to minimalist courtyard grids.

04

Elevated Container Specimen

Perfect for training as an elegant, sprawling, low-profile, long-lived architectural pot filler.

Need Advice?

If you’re unsure whether this plant is right for your space, feel free to get in touch. We’re happy to help you with plant selection.

Visit Us Today

We’re a local, onsite nursery located in Alexandra.

All plants are selected and purchased in person so you can see quality, size, and suitability before you buy.

38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh, Alexandra

Opening Hours

You’re welcome to visit during our open hours, or arrange a time that suits you by appointment.

August - May:

Tue, Wed, Thu | 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm

June - July:

By Appointment Only

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