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Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper – Ground-Hugging Mound

Dwarf Japanese Garden Juniper: Dense, Radiating Branches

This ground-hugging juniper forms a dense mound of branches radiating from the center. Bright green new growth matures to bluish-green with a purple winter tint. Best left unsheared for natural form. Evergreen.

Plant Profile

Light: Full sun to partial sun
Moisture: Low
Height: 2 feet or less
Spread: 4–7 feet

Excellent for rocky slopes and group plantings.

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