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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
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Architectural interest
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Exotic plants
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Good to know
Introduced 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 bark
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Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
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Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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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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Suitable for small gardens
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Linear
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Height
8m (26ft) -
Spread
6m (20ft) -
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 winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
Shade from hot midday sun -
Partial shade
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Conical
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Mature Size8m (26ft)
6m (20ft)
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