Botanical profile

Juniperus procumbens 'Nana'

Latin name
Juniperus procumbens 'Nana'
Common name
Creeping Juniper 'Nana'
Type
Coniferous
Family
Cupressaceae

Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' is a dwarf Japanese juniper with a very spreading, low, and dense habit, forming a compact mat with slightly ascending branch tips. Its evergreen foliage, blue-green with silvery reflections, is composed of short, prickly needles arranged in a tight cushion, creating a neat and regular texture. It is prized for rockeries, slopes, borders, and bonsai art due to its fine and well-branched structure. Very hardy and drought-tolerant once established, it prefers well-drained soils and sunny exposures. 'Nana' is an excellent ornamental groundcover that retains its beauty in all seasons, with no special maintenance, while adding a sober and elegant graphic effect to landscape designs.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate watering
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer in spring. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Not recommended – use Bionik rooter or bone meal.
Soil type
Neutral to slightly acidic, dry to well-drained
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Not significant
Flower color
Non-ornamental
Fruiting
Small decorative bluish-grey cones
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Persistent
Shape
Dwarf
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
30 to 40 cm (12 to 16 inches)
Width
1.5 m (5 feet)
Growth rate
average
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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