Japanese garden juniper

Juniperus procumbens ‘Nana’

Type:: evergreen, groundcover, shrub
Notable Traits:: evergreen, heat tolerant, low-maintenance landscape, resistant: deer, resistant: disease, resistant: rabbit, striking foliage, tolerates clay soil, tolerates harsh roadside conditions
Hardiness:: Zone 3 – 9
Mature Height:: 3-4’
Light:: part to full sun
Water:: drought tolerant, regular/medium, requires well-drained soil
Foliage:: blue, chartreuse, green

Description

Dwarf ground cover that grows 6-8” tall and spreads to 6’ wide over time. Bright green, evergreen foliage. Makes an excellent bonsai specimen as well.

Companion Plants

‘Gold Lace’ juniper

Juniperus chinensis ‘Gold Lace’

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Andorra juniper

Juniperus horizontalis ‘Plumosa Compacta’

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Blue Rug juniper

Juniperus horizontalis ‘Wiltonii’

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juniper (upright)

Juniperus species

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‘Sea Green’ Juniper

Juniperus × pfitzeriana ‘Sea Green’

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‘Skandia’ Juniper

Juniperus sabina ‘Skandia’

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Japanese garden juniper