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SCIADOPITYS verticillata
Commonly known as Japanese umbrella pine
Branches horizontal bearing spherical clusters of rich glossy green leaves, very slow growing
Further Reading....
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Evergreengrooved leaves 5-12cm (2-5in) long, olive-green beneath are produced in terminal whorls of 15-25 and persist for 3 or 4 years.
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Height8m (26ft)
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Spread6m (20ft)
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ConiferSingle, ovoid female cones 5-8cm (2-3in) long ripen in their second year. Spherical male cones to 10mm (½in) are produced in clusters
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TreeRed-brown bark peels in ribbons.
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
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Full sunShade from hot midday sun
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Partial shade
SCIADOPITYS verticillata
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Additional FeaturesArchitectural interestExotic plantsGood to knowIntroduced into UK by Robert Fortune, Scottish plant hunter, in 1861. Makes a fine specimen. The leaves, in whorls at the shoot tips, resemble the spokes of an umbrella. May take several years to train a central leader.Ornamental barkPests & DiseasesNonePlace of originJapanResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Garden Location/ConditionsSuitable for small gardens
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeLinear
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilNeutral to acid soil
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Tree ShapeConical
Sciadopitys - Growing Guide
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- Removing wire protection - Video Tip ondemand_video
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ARAUCARIA bidwillii
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CATALPA bignonioides 'Aurea'
Golden-leafed catalpa, Indian bean tree
Available from £45.00
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HEATHERS Erica canaliculata
Cape heath, Channelled heath
Available from £17.50
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HYDRANGEA quercifolia 'Snow Queen'
Oak-leafed hydrangea
Available from £22.00
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OLEARIA solandri 'Aurea'
Daisy bush
Available from £13.50
PICEA pungens
Colorado spruce
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STAPHYLEA holocarpa
Bladdernut
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STAPHYLEA holocarpa var. 'Rosea'
Bladdernut
Available from £30.00
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TAXUS baccata 'Fastigiata'
Irish yew
Available from £18.00
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50