Scientific name: Sciadopitys verticillata
Family: SCIADOPITYACEAE
Common names: “Koyamaki” “Japanese umbrella pine” “parasol pine”
Plant Type: Conifer tree
Conditions:
Zone: 5-8
Light: Full sun – part shade
Exposure: Sheltered
Soil: Acidic – neutral
Moisture: Moist well drained
Aesthetic:
Plant Size: H 60′ W 12-24′ , slow growing
Leaf and Stem shape: Dense whorls of dark green, linear leaves
Flower: Inconspicuous flowers followed by small ovoid cones
Pruning: Minimal – none
Maintenance: Low, requires some training to maintain a central leader
Landscape use: Specimen tree, Japanese garden, mixed shrub bed
Propagate: By seed or cuttings
Pests & Disease: Pest and disease free
Comments: ~AGM winner, thick leaves give it a succulent look
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