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Plant Profiles / Dwarf Japanese juniper
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Dwarf Japanese juniper
Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' · Japanese garden juniper
A low, spreading conifer with blue-green needles that spills over pot edges.
Full sunLight
WeeklyWater
Very easyCare level
Care at a glance
Light
Full sun
ShadeFull sun
Sun.
Water
Weekly
DryWet
Let dry.
Humidity
Low
LowHigh
Dry.
Temperature
-30–35°C (-22–95°F)
CoolWarm
Hardy.
Growth
Slow
SlowFast
30 cm × 1.5 m.
Soil
Gritty
LeanRich
Free-draining.
Fertiliser
Spring
RarelyOften
Light.
Pet safety
Toxic
SafeToxic
Mild.
About this plant
From Japan. Classic for bonsai and rockeries; drought tough.
Best spots
Shallow pots, bonsai and rockeries.
Plant facts
| Botanical name | Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' |
| Family | Cupressaceae |
| Origin | Japan |
| Plant type | Conifer |
| Mature size | 30 cm × 1.5 m |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Foliage | Blue-green |
| Toxicity | Mild |
| Propagation | Cuttings |
Seasonal care calendar
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Active growth
Trim
Active growthTrim
Based on Southern Hemisphere seasons.
Troubleshooting
| Brown | Wet. |
| Mites | Hose. |
| Sparse | Shade. |
| Scale | Oil. |
| Dieback | Drainage. |
Common questions
Bonsai?
Yes.
Pets?
Mild.
Pots?
Shallow.
Drought?
Yes.
