Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper
Juniperus procumbens 'Nana'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
From | To | S&H |
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$0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
$20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
$50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
$70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
$100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
$130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
$150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
#1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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#2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
#3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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#5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
#6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
#7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateSlow
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Growing Zones 4-9
Classic Groundcover Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper
- Soft Blue-Green Foliage Stays Evergreen
- Natural Dwarf Stays Low and Spreads Wide
- Highly Adaptable
- Low Maintenance
- Resilient
- Bonsai Candidate
- Deer & Rabbit Resistant
If you're looking for a stylish, carefree polishing plant to use at ground level in your garden designs, this is it. Soften the edges of your garden beds with the charming Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper (Juniperus procumbens 'Nana').
Museums, libraries and parks across the country have relied on this hard-working creeper to create a cushiony transition from hardscape to mulched planting bed. Their horticulture teams count on the high performance of this time-tested, low-slung carpet of color.
Follow their lead for a poised presentation throughout the sunny parts of your landscape. Even beginning gardeners can successfully grow this engaging evergreen groundcover.
Gorgeous Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper is native to southern Japan. This choice is best known as the basis for Bonsai plants and small topiary sculptures.
Short needles grow on ground-hugging prostrate spreading branches. The steely blue-green hue delivers a sophisticated look on these spreading groundcover shrubs.
Over time, it develops into that perfectly classic evergreen groundcover. Achieve a high-end look with this soft evergreen that gently drapes over the ground like a year-round mantle of blue-green.
It tolerates drought, heat and humidity, pollution in urban settings, salty seashores, wind, and withstands even in the harshest winters. Even deer and rabbits tend to leave them alone!
Resilient Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper is well-known for its durable performance. This highly adaptable evergreen will win your heart and bring a refined, easy-care elegance to your plantings.
Order enough Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper to complete your project today. Designers love incorporating these outstanding groundcovers; and our limited inventory sells out quickly.
How to Use Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper in the Landscape
With a trailing nature, Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper looks exceptional as a single specimen in a potted container. Collect a series of them and keep in a tight trio on your balcony, deck or patio.
Decorate a collectors rock garden with several, and you'll generate a relaxing Zen style. Leverage their lush look to turn a dry open area into a showy garden feature.
It rarely needs pruning, especially if you plan for their full spread listed in the Plant Highlights.
Try them as an outstanding Bonsai specimen for a life-long passion project. Our expert growers take great pride in getting these lovely evergreens off to a wonderful start.
In the landscape, plant these low-maintenance spreaders along the edge of slopes and retaining walls. They'll soften the look, and keep your visitor's eyes moving through your space.
Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper makes a marvelous edger along the length of the driveway. They'll take about twenty minutes of your time each year, once established.
Grow several of them a cool-toned ribbon along your pool deck. Add a tall row of skinny Taylor Junipers on their north side to block out the rest of the world.
Use huge modern outdoor planters through the planting to add a welcome splash of color with columnar Purple Pillar Rose of Sharon as a long-lived "Thriller". Fill the edges with your favorite Potentilla from our extensive collection.
Enjoy the fun of planning your own private retreat. Don't forget to weave in this worldly choice at the ground level for a well-appointed visual effect.
#ProPlantTips for Care
Give them a planting site in full sun. They need at least six hours of sunlight a day, but will happily take more.
Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper needs sharp drainage and prefers dry, sandy soil. Root rot may occur in wet, poorly drained soils; elevate your planting to improve your drainage, if needed.
Use Nature Hills Root Booster during planting to give your investment life-long support. Our growers swear by this time-tested formula.
Provide consistent moisture for the first season. Once the root system is established in your soil, this becomes a xeriscape plant.
Prune in early spring to contain the edges, if needed. Clip a few of the longest branches all the way back to the main stem.
Don't wait to install these showy plants to boost the look of your space. Order your Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper today!