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Japanese Umbrella Pine

Sciadopitys Verticillata

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Overview

The Japanese Umbrella Pine, Sciadopitys verticillata, is a unique conifer prized for its lush, glossy, dark green needles that radiate in whorls resembling umbrella spokes, atop sturdy, upright branches. This slow-growing evergreen can reach 25-30 feet in height and spread 15-20 feet wide in a landscape. Preferring moist, well-drained acidic soil and partial to full sun, it adds year-round interest and an exotic flair to temperate gardens. Hardy to zone 5.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 4–9Type Conifer, TreeClimate Temperate

Japanese Umbrella Pine (Sciadopitys Verticillata) — Not a true pine, it is the sole member of its family, Sciadopityaceae; each "umbrella" consists of 12 to 30

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Conifer, Tree
Family: Taxodiaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Japanese Umbrella Pine (Sciadopitys Verticillata) — reaching heights of 25 to 35 feet; is a unique and visually striking specimen revered for both its

Japanese Umbrella Pine (Sciadopitys Verticillata) — it adds year-round interest and an exotic flair to temperate gardens; over many, image 45

Japanese Umbrella Pine (Sciadopitys Verticillata) — and it pairs well with a variety of shrubs and perennials; this slow-growing evergreen can reach 25-30 feet

Japanese Umbrella Pine (Sciadopitys Verticillata) — it adds year-round interest and an exotic flair to temperate gardens; over many

Japanese Umbrella Pine (Sciadopitys Verticillata) — over many decades.<br><br>Characterized by whorls of lustrous

Japanese Umbrella Pine (Sciadopitys Verticillata) — is a unique conifer prized for its lush

Japanese Umbrella Pine (Sciadopitys Verticillata) — its year-round appeal makes it a superb choice for creating an evergreen focal point in gardens; the

Japanese Umbrella Pine (Sciadopitys Verticillata) — with a spread of 15 to 20 feet; resembling the spokes of an umbrella, image 51

Japanese Umbrella Pine (Sciadopitys Verticillata) — This slow-growing evergreen can reach 25-30 feet in height and spread 15-20 feet wide in a, image 43

Japanese Umbrella Pine (Sciadopitys Verticillata) — each "umbrella" consists of 12 to 30 needles radiating around the stem; not a true pine, it is, image 53

Japanese Umbrella Pine (Sciadopitys Verticillata) — well-drained acidic soil and partial to full sun

Japanese Umbrella Pine (Sciadopitys Verticillata) — This slow-growing conifer is an excellent focal point

Japanese Umbrella Pine (Sciadopitys Verticillata) — is a unique conifer prized for its lush; well-drained acidic soil and partial to full sun, image 41

Japanese Umbrella Pine (Sciadopitys Verticillata) — commonly known as the Japanese Umbrella Pine

Japanese Umbrella Pine (Sciadopitys Verticillata) — it adds year-round interest and an exotic flair to temperate gardens

Japanese Umbrella Pine (Sciadopitys Verticillata) — well-drained acidic soil and partial to full sun; it adds year-round interest and an exotic, image 44

Japanese Umbrella Pine (Sciadopitys Verticillata) — reaching heights of 25 to 35 feet

Japanese Umbrella Pine (Sciadopitys Verticillata) — resembling the spokes of an umbrella

Japanese Umbrella Pine (Sciadopitys Verticillata) — The Japanese Umbrella Pine is an exotic addition, providing a touch of Asian elegance to any landscape

Japanese Umbrella Pine (Sciadopitys Verticillata) — dark green needles that radiate in whorls resembling umbrella spokes; with a spread of 15 to 20 feet

Japanese Umbrella Pine (Sciadopitys Verticillata) — commonly known as the Japanese Umbrella Pine; the Japanese Umbrella Pine is an exotic addition, image 46

Japanese Umbrella Pine (Sciadopitys Verticillata) — Not a true pine, it is the sole member of its family, Sciadopityaceae

Japanese Umbrella Pine (Sciadopitys Verticillata) — is a unique conifer prized for its lush; well-drained acidic soil and partial to full sun

Japanese Umbrella Pine (Sciadopitys Verticillata) — over many decades.<br><br>Characterized by whorls of lustrous; is a unique conifer prized for, image 52

Photographs by 10 contributors

Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Crusier, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
S. Rae from Scotland, UK, CC BY 2.0 · source
Alpsdake, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Krzysztof Golik, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Rolf Engstrand, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Crusier, CC BY 4.0 · source
Sten Porse, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
MPF, CC BY 2.5 · source

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