Plant Database
Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper
Juniperus procumbens ‘Nana’
The Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper is a classic, mounding, and artistic groundcover juniper, essential for Asian-inspired gardens and rockeries. It forms a low, dense, irregular mound of prickly, rich green foliage that appears to cascade over rocks and contours. Its slow growth and sculptural form create a sense of age and tranquility, making it perfect for bonsai, miniature landscapes, or as a textured, structural element in the foreground of a border.
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A dwarf, mounding to semi-prostrate shrub with a gnarled, irregular, artistic form.
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Foliage is prickly, medium to dark green in dense sprays.
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Very slow-growing, creating a timeless, sculptural appearance.
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Ideal for rock gardens, Asian-themed gardens, cascading over stones, or as bonsai.
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Drought tolerant and low-maintenance once established.
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Provides excellent texture and year-round structure in the garden.