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Species: Sciadopitys verticillata

(sye-ah-dop'i-tis ver-ti-si-lay'tah)

Sciadopitys verticillata

Umbrella Pine; Japanese Umbrella Pine

Found on Course Walks

Pines et. al.

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Ornamental Characteristics

Tree > 30 feet, Tree < 30 feet

20' - 30' (spread 15' - 20')

Evergreen

broad and pyramidal to spreading, loose, pendulous

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun, Part shade

5b

Requires acid (pH 5.0 to 7.0)

Siting is important - protect from winter wind and late afternoon sun. Snow loading will cause branch breakage.

Consistently moist, well-drained soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

none serious

Bare Root Transplanting

Difficult

Other

Native to Japan; cones upright, horizontal or hanging downward; very slow growth; transplant B&B or from container

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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