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umbrella pine [2] | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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umbrella pine [2]

Sciadopitys verticillata

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Genus: Sciadopitys
Family: Sciadopityaceae
Common Names: Japanese umbrella pine, parasol fir, parasol pine

About this plant

S. verticillata is 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

Growing Information

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun with some midday sun. Will need training to maintain a central leader

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Higher Than 12 Metres

Spread

4-8 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years