Japanese Garden Juniper — Juniperus procumbens 'Nana'

Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus procumbens 'Nana') forms a low, spreading carpet of aromatic blue-green evergreen foliage. Trailing branches and spiny, needle-like leaves add texture to sunny slopes, borders and rock gardens.

Purplish foliage tones develop in winter, providing seasonal color. This slow-growing conifer stays low but needs room for its broad mature spread.

Growing details

• Plant type: Evergreen coniferous shrub and groundcover
• Listed origin: Southern Japan and Korea
• Listed height: 6–12 inches
• Listed spread: 5–6 feet
• Spacing: Approximately 5 feet apart
• USDA hardiness zones: 4–9
• Light: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained
• Foliage: Aromatic blue-green needles with purplish winter tones
• Growth rate: Slow
• Season of interest: Year-round

Care and garden use

This low-maintenance groundcover tolerates drought once established. Provide good drainage and avoid waterlogged soil. Allow space for its trailing branches and listed mature spread.

Use as groundcover, in grouped plantings, along borders, in rock gardens or naturalized areas, or in suitably sized containers. Pair with clematis, ninebark or Russian sage where growing conditions suit each plant.

Plants naturally vary in appearance and may differ from the images shown.