Dwarf Creeping Juniper

Dwarf creeping juniper forms a compact mat of bluish green foliage with a feathery texture. The fine-needled branches grow over each other, and vary in length. The scales can have a slightly purple tinge in winter. It is a very pretty spreading juniper.

Dwarf Creeping Juniper

Dwarf creeping juniper forms a compact mat of bluish green foliage with a feathery texture. The fine-needled branches grow over each other, and vary in length. The scales can have a slightly purple tinge in winter. It is a very pretty spreading juniper.

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Juniperus procumbens 'Nana'

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Pronunciation

jew-NIP-er-us pro-KUM-benz

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Mature Height

6 to 12 in.

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Mature Spread

4 to 6 ft.

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Water usage
Water Usage

One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.

Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.

Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.

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Flower Color

negligible

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Bloom time

inconspicuous

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Colorado Native

No

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Natural Habitat

species is native to China, Mongolia, and Japan

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Light Requirements

sun

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 4-9

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 7,500 ft.

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