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'.
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.
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.
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.
This dwarf Japanese garden juniper bonsai is 50 years old.
Katakana version, equally natural in bonsai shops.
I'm growing a dwarf Japanese garden juniper bonsai.
Asking for or purchasing the plant at a store.
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.