How to Grow and Care for Japanese garden juniper 'Nana'

Japanese garden juniper 'Nana' is a robust, ground-hugging evergreen suitable for rock gardens and ground cover. The plant thrives in full sun exposure, requiring a well-draining soil to prevent root rot. Essential care involves minimal watering once established, emphasizing drought tolerance, and periodic pruning to maintain shape and encourage dense foliage. Special attention should be given to ensure soil does not become overly moist or compacted.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Japanese garden juniper 'Nana'

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	5.5-7.5
Planting Time	Spring, Fall
Hardiness Zones	2-11

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Japanese garden juniper 'Nana' is a dwarf, evergreen shrub that prominently features bluish-green, prickly needles that are linear to lanceolate, and awl-shaped, measuring about 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) long, arranged in whorls of three. The stiff, intertwining branches vary in length and spread out in sprays, often turning slightly purplish in the colder months. This low-growing conifer typically reaches 6 inches to 1 foot (15 to 30 cm) tall with a 5 to 6 feet (1.5 to 1.8 meters) spread. Its dense, compact mat shape and the presence of two white dots at the base of the leaves' undersides are distinctive identification features.

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