Japanese Garden Juniper

Juniperus Procumbens

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Overview

The Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus procumbens) is a low-growing, evergreen conifer perfect for ground cover. It reaches 6-12 inches in height with a 4-6 feet spread. Its dense, green-blue foliage provides year-round interest, with a textured appearance enhanced by its sprawling branches. Drought-tolerant once established, it requires full sun and well-drained soil, making it an ideal choice for rock gardens and cascading over walls.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Low, Very LowZones 4–10Climate Temperate

Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens) — The Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus procumbens) is a low-growing

Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens) — evergreen conifer perfect for ground cover

Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens) — It reaches 6-12 inches in height with a 4-6 feet spread

Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens) — green-blue foliage provides year-round interest

Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens) — with a textured appearance enhanced by its sprawling branches

Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens) — Drought-tolerant once established

Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens) — it requires full sun and well-drained soil

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: Low, Very Low
USDA zones: 4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Cupressaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens) — The Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus procumbens) is a low-growing

Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens) — evergreen conifer perfect for ground cover

Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens) — It reaches 6-12 inches in height with a 4-6 feet spread

Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens) — green-blue foliage provides year-round interest

Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens) — with a textured appearance enhanced by its sprawling branches

Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens) — Drought-tolerant once established

Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens) — it requires full sun and well-drained soil

Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens) — making it an ideal choice for rock gardens and cascading over walls

Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens) — scientifically known as Juniperus procumbens

Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens) — is an evergreen conifer that is native to Japan and renowned for its low-growing

Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens) — This versatile species adapts well to a range of soil types

Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens) — provided they are well-drained

Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens) — The leaves are a rich green with a silvery-blue tinge

Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens) — which can acquire a purple hue during winter

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