Groundcover – Spreading – Procumbens Juniper

Procumbens juniper 

 Botanical name: juniperus procumbens ‘nana’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: up to 1 ft in height with a spread of 5-6 ft 

Hardy zone:  zones 4-9

Foliage color:  green, blue, gray 

Growth rate:  grows 4-12 inches per year 

Pruning instructions: prune in the late winter/early spring before new growth emerges to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods:  propagate with cuttings in the spring or summer 

Landscape use: bonsai, groundcover, foundation planting, mass planting, retaining walls

Light needs: 6+ hours of sun per day 

Special features: deer tolerant, drought tolerant, erosion control 

Watering instructions: allow the top several inches of soil to dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions :  use a balanced, slow release fertilizer in the late winter/early spring 

Best time to plant:  spring or fall 

Best type of soil: sand

Companion plants: ornamental grasses, sedums, lavender, bamboo 

Toxicity level: mildly toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no