Sciadopitys verticillata
umbrella pine
Description
A rather slow-growing evergreen conifer to 20m, with dense whorls of dark green, linear leaves to 12cm in length, and inconspicuous flowers followed by ovoid cones 8cm in length
Mature Height
12m
Mature Spread
8m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Upright
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
ClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 5-7
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeLow Maintenance