Japanese Garden Juniper

Juniperus procumbens

Cultivars: 'Nana'

Japanese garden juniper is a low, spreading evergreen shrub widely used in rock gardens, bonsai plantings, and groundcover applications. It forms a dense mat of green to blue-green foliage that hugs the ground and cascades over edges. Its fine texture and compact habit make it useful for small landscapes and decorative plantings where a tidy evergreen groundcover is desired.

Plant Characteristics
Plant Color
Green to blue-green evergreen
Flower Color
Inconspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall Color
Evergreen
Height
0.5-2'
Width
4-6'
Water Use
Low
Care Instructions

This species prefers full sun and well-drained soils and has low water needs once established. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal pruning beyond light shaping. Winter protection is generally unnecessary in Rocky Mountain climates when properly sited. Avoid overly wet soils.