Sciadopitys verticillata – Japanese umbrella pine, Umbrella pine

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Sciadopitys verticillata – Japanese umbrella pine, Umbrella pine

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Striking medium-size tree that rarely grows over 10 to 12 m in culture, but in nature can easily reach 30 m. Initially the crown is pyramidal but it becomes broader when older. The tree has two types of needles. Quite inconspicuous, small scaly needles are pressed closely against the twigs. The 10 - 13 cm, lustrous dark green, soft needles are more conspicuous. These actually consist of two needles that have grown into each other along their length. They are arranged in whorls around the branches, it is to this that the tree owes its name Umbrella pine. The oval cones are dark green and turn brown when ripening. The old bark flakes off in long strips revealing the reddish brown bast. The tree grows on any soil provided it is fertile, quite moist and preferably neutral to light acidic. When young this tree should be protected against severe frost.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
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Specifications
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Height
10 – 15 (40) m
Crown
broad pyramidal, dark, dense crown
Bark and branches
twigs light brown, bark brown, scaling in long strips
Leaf
short scaly needles of approx. 0.5 cm and soft, broad needles of 10 - 13 cm, glossy dark green, evergreen
Flowers
♂ in clusters b♂ the young shoots, yellow
Fruits
oval cones, 3.5 - 11 cm long, 2.5 - 5 cm wide, brown
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
any, if fertile and quite moist
Paving
tolerates no paving
Winter hardiness zone
7a (-17,7 to -15,0 °C)
Wind resistance
moderate
Application
tree containers, roof gardens, small gardens, patio gardens
Shape
specimen conifer
Origin
Japan
Specimen conifer acid soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates no paving suitable for shadow broad conical 2nd size, between 6 and 12 metres dense crown green green average growing all species non-toxic (usually)
Frequently asked questions
Sciadopitys verticillata

Sciadopitys verticillata can eventually reach a height of 10 – 15 (40) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Sciadopitys verticillata is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 10 – 15 (40) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

The right time to plant Sciadopitys verticillata is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Sciadopitys verticillata with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.

Sciadopitys verticillata blooms in may.
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