Juniperus ‘Nana’ & ‘Wiltonii’
Juniperus procumbens ‘Nana’,
commonly known as the Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper,
Juniperus procumbens ‘Nana’ is a highly popular, low-growing evergreen conifer prized for its versatility in landscaping and bonsai. It forms a dense, compact mat of prickly, blue-green needle-like foliage that spreads horizontally
- Juniperus procumbens ‘Nana’
- Juniperus procumbens ‘Nana’
Growth Habit: A slow-growing, prostrate shrub that forms a dense, sprawling matt.
The creeping branches tend to layer and twist, flowing elegantly over obstacles like rocks or walls.
It typically reaches a height of 6 to 12 inches and can spread 4 to 6 feet wide over time.
Foliage: The needle-like leaves are short, spiny, and a striking blue-green color.
During winter months, the foliage often adapts a distinct purplish or bronze hue.
Juniperus horizontalis ‘Wiltonii’, widely known as the Blue Rug Juniper,
is one of the most popular low-growing, evergreen groundcovers in landscaping.
- Juniperus horizontalis ‘Wiltonii’
- Juniperus horizontalis ‘Wiltonii’
Appearance: Features dense, trailing branches covered in intense silver-blue foliage.
In the winter, the needles shift to a unique purplish or plum tone.
As a female cultivar, it produces fleshy, blue-black seed cones that resemble berries.
Size: It grows very flat, staying only 4 to 6 inches tall,
but spreads rapidly to cover a width of 6 to 8 feet (sometimes reaching up to 10 feet).
Hardiness: Highly adaptable and cold-hardy across USDA Zones 3 through 9.