Juniperus procumbens "Nana"

Juniperus procumbens "Nana"

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Other Names: Japanese Garden Juniper

Description:

A spectacular and dependable groundcover for sunny locations, extremely low growing and mat-forming, spreads almost indefinitely, very adaptable; superb choice for a low groundcover when used in mass, considered one of the best by designers

Ornamental Features:

Dwarf Japgarden Juniper has attractive bluish-green foliage. The scale-like leaves are ornamentally significant and turn plum purple in fall. The flowers are not ornamentally significant. It produces blue berries from late spring right through to late winter.

Landscape Attributes:

Dwarf Japgarden Juniper is a dense multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a ground-hugging habit of growth. It lends an extremely fine and delicate texture to the landscape composition which should be used to full effect.

This is a relatively low maintenance shrub, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Dwarf Japgarden Juniper is recommended for the following landscape applications;

• Groundcover
• General Garden Use
• Mass Planting
• Border Edging
• Rock/Alpine Gardens

Plant Characteristics:

Dwarf Japgarden Juniper will grow to be about 8 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 6 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years.

This shrub should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions, but will not tolerate any standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments.

This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.