Sciadopitys verticillata

Japanese umbrella pine, Koya-maki, umbrella pine

£199.00

Sciadopitys verticillata is an evergreen conifer with striking whorls of glossy, leathery, dark green leaves and fibrous red-brown bark. It forms a symmetrical shape and is prized for unique foliage texture, best displayed as a specimen or focal tree.

Item code:
SCV-20
Pot size:
20/25Ltr pot
Height:
70/90cm tall
£199.00
Origin: Japan
Genus: Sciadopitys
Species / Cultivar: verticillata
Common Name: Japanese umbrella pine, Koya-maki, umbrella pine
Soil: Moist but Well Drained
Soil that allows water to drain at a moderate rate, without the water pooling.
Growth Rate: Slow
Expect to see quite small amounts of growth over the years.
Water Requirement: Medium
Once it is established, this plant is likely to only require watering during drier periods.
Toxicity: Pet friendly
There is no reported toxicity to pets and humans.
Maintenance: Moderate
Some special care needed, which may include pruning or winter protection.
Situation: Full Sun to Part Shade
Enjoys direct sun most of the day, but tolerant of fewer sunlit hours or light dappling.
Eventual Height: 20m
The plant's ultimate height in typical growing conditions.
Eventual Spread: 8m
The plant's ultimate spread in typical growing conditions.
Hardiness: Hardy
Survives unprotected in an average winter. May need protection in extreme long frosts.
Habit: Evergreen
Always in leaf throughout the year. It won't lose all its leaves at any one time.
Lifecycle: Perennial
This plant is persistant and does not die off after flowering. It will return each season indefinitely, if provided with suitable growing conditions.

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