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    SCIADOPITYS verticillata
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    SCIADOPITYS verticillata

    Commonly known as Japanese umbrella pine

     AWARD
    Branches horizontal bearing spherical clusters of rich glossy green leaves, very slow growing
     
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    • Architectural interest
    • Exotic plants
    • 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
    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      Japan
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Evergreen
      grooved leaves 5-12cm (2-5in) long, olive-green beneath are produced in terminal whorls of 15-25 and persist for 3 or 4 years.
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Linear
    • Height
      8m (26ft)
    • Spread
      6m (20ft)
    • Conifer
      Single, ovoid female cones 5-8cm (2-3in) long ripen in their second year. Spherical male cones to 10mm (½in) are produced in clusters
    • Tree
      Red-brown bark peels in ribbons.
    • 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
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Neutral to acid soil
    • Full sun
      Shade from hot midday sun
    • Partial shade
    • Conical
    • Mature Size
      8m (26ft)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        6m (20ft)
       
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Carbon Gold
    Biochar is a carbon rich form of charcoal specifically designed for soil application to improve plant growth and health. Biochar is a very stable substance that is not broken down in soils, offering long-term soil benefits.
    1 ltr tub
    £11.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone contains three major nutrients essential for strong and healthy growth.
    1.5 kg
    £6.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
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