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Procumbens Juniper Nana

Sprawling growth habit; suited for semi-cascade or ground-hugging styles.

Seasonal Care Guide

Placement & Seasonal Notes

  • Placement: Full sun
  • Notes: Sun exposure essential to avoid legginess.
  • Winter: No special winter care required beyond root protection.
  • Summer: Water deeply; avoid letting dry completely.

Leaf Traits

  • Persistence: Evergreen
  • Form: Conifer

Watering & Fertilization

  • Watering: Moderate
  • Notes: Slight drought tolerance; do not overwater.
  • Season: Spring → Autumn
  • Fertilization: Balanced
  • Notes: Apply monthly; reduce dosage during heat.

Training Techniques

  • Wiring: Spring or Autumn
  • Notes: Wire when semi-lignified; avoid breaking brittle tips.
  • Pruning: Structural in early spring, maintenance mid-season
  • Notes: Avoid shearing; use selective tip pruning.
  • Repotting: Every 3-5 years
  • Notes: Handle roots carefully; avoid over-pruning.

Propagation

  • Method: Cuttings or seed
  • Notes: Easy to propagate from cuttings or ground-layering.

Zone 8b Considerations

Watch for spider mites (Jul-Aug); Prevent rot in wet Nov-Jan