Juniperus procumbens ‘Nana’

Juniperus procumbens ‘Nana’ is a dwarf, creeping conifer, highly prized for its ground cover and neat, natural appearance.

General characteristics

• Plant type: evergreen conifer, creeping

• Port: very low, compact, with radially spreading branches

• Dimensions at maturity: 20–30 cm high, 1–1.5 m wide

• Growth: slow

Foliage

• Color: blue-green, with a slight silver tint

• Appearance: needles short, dense, rigid, arranged compactly

• Decorativeness: throughout the year

Growing conditions

• Exposure: full sun (best color)

• Soil: well drained; it prefers light, sandy or stony soils

• Watering: reduced; very drought tolerant after establishment

• Resistance: very good in frost, wind, heat and urban pollution

Maintenance

• Cuts: are not necessary; slight correction cuts can be made

• Care: minimum; very robust plant

• Diseases/Pests: rarely affected

Use in landscaping

• ground cover on slopes and slopes

• Japanese gardens, modern or alpine gardens

• low curbs and rockers

• combinations with decorative gravel and other dwarf conifers