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Juniperus procumbens 'Nana'

  • Common Name
    Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper
  • CA Native
    Non-native
  • Plant Type
    Ground Cover
  • Size
    8" - 12" x 4' - 5'
  • Flower Color
    Not Significant
  • Bloom Time
    N / A
  • Leaves
    Blue-Green Short Needles
  • Evergreen
    Evergreen
  • Deer Resistant
    Rarely Damaged
  • Wildlife Value
    N / A
  • Growth Rate
    Moderate
  • Hardiness
    Hardy
  • Adverse Growth Factors
    None
  • Special Features
    • Low Maintenance
  • Water Use
    • Low
  • Soil pH
    6.5-7.5 (neutral)
  • Exposure
    • Full Sun
  • Soil Type
    Not Particular
  • Drainage
    Good Drainage
  • Description and Cultural Plant Tips

    This versatile juniper is a dwarf slightly mounding variety with attractive, blue-green foliage. The branches radiate in all directions and spreads quickly to form a dense mat. Tolerates hot, dry conditions very well. Can be used as a ground cover on hillsides and slopes or as a lawn replacement. Looks especially good cascading over a low retaining wall or around a standing stone.

    Plant slightly above soil grade in average, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Although this plant will tolerate some shade, it prefers a hot, sunny location. It is intolerant of wet soil and can develop root rot under those conditions. Water well after planting. Add mulch in a 2' - 3' diameter circle around plant.

    Junipers are not susceptible to many serious diseases or pests. However, they are susceptible to Juniper Blight during especially wet springs. It can also attact spider mites. See the UC IPM website for treatment choices.

  • Master Gardener Comments
    N / A
  • Varietals

    J. procumbens 'Greenmound' - low growing with light green foliage

     J. procumbens 'Variegata' - low growing with varigated foliage