Species: Sciadopitys verticillata

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

Sciadopitys verticillata

Umbrella Pine; Japanese Umbrella Pine

Found on Course Walks

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

''Ossorio Gold'', 'Ann Haddow', 'Aurea', 'Jim Cross', 'Joe Kozey', 'Knirps', 'Pendula', 'Pyramidilis Compacta', 'Richie', 'Variegata', 'Wintergreen'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Tree > 30 feet, Tree < 30 feet

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

Leaves: Evergreen

Shape: broad and pyramidal to spreading, loose, pendulous

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun, Part shade

Hardy To Zone: 5b

Soil Ph: Requires acid (pH 5.0 to 7.0)

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

Moisture Tolerance: 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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