Juniperus Procumbens 'Variegata'

Juniper Variegata

Juniperus procumbens ‘Variegata’ — commonly called variegated Japanese garden juniper — is a low-growing evergreen shrub valued for its dense, spreading habit and green foliage accented with creamy-white to pale yellow variegation. Its fine-textured branching forms a compact, ground-hugging mound, adding both color contrast and texture to the landscape.

Type: Evergreen shrub

Mature Size:
Width: 4–6 ft
Height: 1–2 ft

USDA Zones: 4a–9b

Form: Low, spreading, mounded

Light: Full sun

Soil: Well-drained soil; adaptable to sandy, rocky, and average garden soils

Water: Low to medium; drought tolerant once established

Wildlife: Provides shelter for birds; deer resistant

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for rock gardens, slopes, borders, containers, and bonsai. Variegated foliage provides visual contrast in mixed plantings.

Care: Plant in full sun for best variegation and density. Avoid poorly drained soils. Minimal pruning is needed; trim lightly in early spring if shaping is desired.

Plant type

Evergreen Shrub

Height

1-2'

Width

5-8 '

Hardiness zones

4–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Slow

Leaf color

Cream, Green

Fall color

Green

Soil

Average, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Groundcover

Shape

Spreading

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes