Sciadopitys verticillata
umbrella pine
A rather slow-growing evergreen conifer to 20m, with dense whorls of dark green, linear leaves to 12cm in length, and inconspicuous flowers followed by ovoid cones 8cm in length
Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
4–8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | Brown | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Sciadopityaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Sciadopitys is an evergreen tree with fibrous red-brown bark and leathery, glossy, linear leaves in whorls
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Japan
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun with some midday sun. Will need training to maintain a central leader
Propagation
Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility
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