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Shrubs

Juniperus procumbens 'Nana'

Dwarf Japanese garden juniper

Dwarf Japanese garden juniper. Representative plant

Dense, blue-green foliage spreads in low, overlapping branches, taking on purple tones in winter. Its natural habit works over walls, rocks and sunny slopes. The same selection is also used for bonsai and trained forms, which require different maintenance.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun
Mature size: Height: 1 ft.; taller if trained · Spread: 6 ft.
Water: Well-drained soil; avoid prolonged wetness
Hardiness: USDA zones 4–9

Sizes & prices

#3$42.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Deer: Resistant, but not deer-proof.
Drought: Tolerant once established.
Heat: Tolerant.

Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.

Seasonal interest

Foliage: Evergreen.

Growing & care

Pruning: Leave natural groundcovers largely unpruned; trained forms need regular selective shaping.

Sources & photo credits

NC State Extension

Photo: Randy Harter · CC BY 4.0

Image notes: Dwarf Japanese garden juniper. Representative plant; resized and re-encoded, not cropped.

Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.