Species: Juniperus procumbens

(jue-nip'er-us pro-kum'benz)

Juniperus procumbens

Japanese Garden Juniper; Japgarden Juniper

Found on Course Walks

Evergreens with Scales

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

'Greenmound', 'Nana', 'Variegata'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Shrub < 4 feet, Groundcover

Height: 2' high (spread 10' - 12')

Leaves: Evergreen

Shape: low, wide-spreading. May weep over walls

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun

Hardy To Zone: 5a

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Environmental Other: full sun; thrives under adverse conditions

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

Phomopsis occasionally may be a problem

Bare Root Transplanting

Difficult

Other

native to Japan; transplant containerized or B & B anytime

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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