
Japanese Garden Juniper
Juniperus procumbens 'Nana'
Japanese Garden Juniper is the go-to evergreen groundcover — a dense, creeping mat of blue-green foliage that hugs the ground and cascades beautifully over walls and banks. It creates a year-round green carpet that suppresses weeds and requires almost zero maintenance. Perfect for Japanese gardens, rock gardens, and slope stabilization.
Care Guide
Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Virtually no watering once established. No pruning needed — let it spread naturally. Space 4-5 feet apart for solid coverage in 3 years. Avoid overhead watering in humid climates. No fertilizer necessary.
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