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Sciadopitys verticillata

Japanese Umbrella Pine

The common name is derived from the whorls of needles radiating out like the spokes of an umbrella. The needles are flat and dark green colour covering the branches on this dense, narrow conifer.

  • »  Common name is derived from the whorls of needles looking like an umbrella skeleton
  • »  Needles are flattened and dark green
  • »  Dense narrow slow-growing conical to pyramidal shape
  • »  Cones emerge green, eventually ripening to brown

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Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Attributes
• Evergreen
• Low Maintenance
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Sciadopitys verticillata

A moist, rich, slightly acidic, well-drained soil and full sun are the best growing environment for this plant. Soil should not be allowed to dry out and it may need protection from the hot afternoon sun.