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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 4–9Climate Temperate
Japanese Umbrella Pine (Sciadopitys Verticillata) — is a unique conifer prized for its lush

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Taxodiaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Photos (55)

Japanese Umbrella Pine (Sciadopitys Verticillata) — This slow-growing conifer is an excellent focal point; conifer / tree for full, image 49
Japanese Umbrella Pine (Sciadopitys Verticillata) — over many decades.<br><br>Characterized by whorls of lustrous; is a unique conifer prized for, image 52
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) — reaching heights of 25 to 35 feet; is a unique and visually striking specimen revered for both, image 50
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) — resembling the spokes of an umbrella; the Japanese Umbrella Pine has a naturally symmetrical, image 54
Japanese Umbrella Pine (Sciadopitys Verticillata) — the Japanese Umbrella Pine has a naturally symmetrical form; dark green needles that radiate in, image 55

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