
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.

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