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Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper

Juniperus Procumbens 'Nana'

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Overview

The Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus procumbens 'Nana') is a hardy, evergreen ground cover, perfect for rock gardens or cascading over walls. This dwarf cultivar, with a height of about 6-12 inches and a spread of 4-6 feet, features densely-packed, bluish-green needles. Its robust growth habits and low-maintenance requirements make it an ideal choice for adding texture and year-round color to landscapes in USDA zones 4 through 9.

Sun FullWater LowZones 5–10Type Conifer, Ground cover, ShrubClimate Temperate
Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens 'Nana') — perfect for rock gardens or cascading over walls
Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens 'Nana') — or cascading over walls.<br><br>As a slow-growing plant; notably hardy, this cultivar is perfectDwarf Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens 'Nana') — Notably hardy, this cultivar is perfect for adding robust greenery, particularly in, image 25Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens 'Nana') — reaching just 6 to 12 inches in height at maturity; notably hardy, this cultivar is perfect forDwarf Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens 'Nana') — conifer / ground cover / shrub for fullDwarf Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens 'Nana') — deep green hue and generally hugs close to the groundDwarf Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens 'Nana') — with a height of about 6-12 inches and a spread of 4-6 feet+24

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Conifer, Ground cover, Shrub
Family
Cupressaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens 'Nana') — perfect for rock gardens or cascading over walls
Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens 'Nana') — or cascading over walls.<br><br>As a slow-growing plant; notably hardy, this cultivar is perfect
Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens 'Nana') — Notably hardy, this cultivar is perfect for adding robust greenery, particularly in, image 25
Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens 'Nana') — reaching just 6 to 12 inches in height at maturity; notably hardy, this cultivar is perfect for
Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens 'Nana') — conifer / ground cover / shrub for full
Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens 'Nana') — deep green hue and generally hugs close to the ground
Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens 'Nana') — with a height of about 6-12 inches and a spread of 4-6 feet
Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens 'Nana') — be sure to emphasize the easy care and striking texture this plant will bring to their garden
Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens 'Nana') — deep green hue and generally hugs close to the ground; making it a great selection for both
Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens 'Nana') — while spreading outward up to 6 feet; the Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' is relatively
Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens 'Nana') — the Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper adds not only visual appeal but also resilience to your garden
Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens 'Nana') — it should be given approximately 4 to 6 feet of space to spread out
Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens 'Nana') — It prefers full sun to part shade and can adapt to a wide range of soil types
Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens 'Nana') — with a height of about 6-12 inches and a spread of 4-6 feet; making it a great selection for both
Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens 'Nana') — perfect for rock gardens or cascading over walls; the Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' is relatively
Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens 'Nana') — though well-drained soil is essential to prevent root rot
Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens 'Nana') — requiring minimal pruning
Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens 'Nana') — needle-like foliage provides a rich; the Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' is relatively low-maintenance
Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens 'Nana') — needle-like foliage provides a rich
Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens 'Nana') — while spreading outward up to 6 feet
Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens 'Nana') — it demonstrates good drought tolerance
Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens 'Nana') — This low growth habit makes it an ideal choice for ground cover
Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens 'Nana') — This low growth habit makes it an ideal choice for ground cover; making it a great selection for
Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus Procumbens 'Nana') — Notably hardy, this cultivar is perfect for adding robust greenery, particularly in USDA
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