Japanese garden juniper (Juniperus procumbens)

Japanese garden juniper (*Juniperus procumbens*) is a low-growing, evergreen ground cover that typically reaches heights of 20 to 30 cm and can spread extensively, covering areas up to 4.5 meters wide. The blue-green foliage may turn purplish in winter, and pruning is generally unnecessary. This juniper prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade. It does best in well-drained soil and requires moderate watering, with increased attention during hot summer months.