Sciadopitys verticillata 'Grüne Kugel'
A compact, slow-growing, coniferous tree to around 1.2m tall. This many-branched cultivar bears whorls of dark green, needle-like leaves and is rounded when young before maturing to a pyramidal shape
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Rock garden
- Patio and container plants
- 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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