Translation guide
A small, slow-growing evergreen shrub often used in Japanese gardens and bonsai. The most common species is Juniperus procumbens 'Nana'.
Referring to the dwarf Japanese garden juniper as a plant species or cultivar.
The standard Japanese name for Juniperus procumbens, the species most commonly called dwarf Japanese garden juniper. Literally 'creeping juniper'.
庭に這柏槇を植えました。
I planted a dwarf Japanese garden juniper in the garden.
Katakana version of 這柏槇, often used in horticultural contexts or when the kanji are obscure.
ハイビャクシンはグランドカバーに最適です。
Dwarf Japanese garden juniper is ideal for ground cover.
Another Japanese name for Juniperus procumbens, literally 'rock-drooping juniper'. Less common but still used in some gardening circles.
イワダレネズは盆栽にも使われます。
Dwarf Japanese garden juniper is also used for bonsai.
Referring to the plant when used specifically for bonsai.
Literally 'bonsai of creeping juniper'. The most natural way to specify a bonsai dwarf Japanese garden juniper.
この這柏槇の盆栽は樹齢50年です。
This dwarf Japanese garden juniper bonsai is 50 years old.
Katakana version, equally natural in bonsai shops.
ハイビャクシンの盆栽を育てています。
I'm growing a dwarf Japanese garden juniper bonsai.
Asking for or purchasing the plant at a store.
Literally 'creeping juniper seedling/young plant'. Use this when buying a small plant to grow.
這柏槇の苗はありますか？
Do you have dwarf Japanese garden juniper seedlings?
Katakana version, commonly seen on plant tags.
ハイビャクシンの苗を3つください。
Please give me three dwarf Japanese garden juniper seedlings.
In Japanese horticulture, the scientific name 'Juniperus procumbens' (ジュニペルス・プロクンベンス) or cultivar name 'Nana' (ナナ) is frequently used alongside or instead of Japanese names, especially in bonsai contexts.