Juniperus procumbens
Japanese Garden Juniper
Description
This groundcover-small shrub will reach 3' tall with a 4'-5' spread. It has small, blue-green, evergreen leaves. This dependable conifer is used for bonsai. It prefers full to part sun with occasional watering once it's established. It can also be used for topiaries.
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Blue Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Topiary, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.