Sciadopitys verticillata (Japanese Umbrella Pine) is an unusual evergreen conifer valued for its distinctive, whorled needles that radiate like the spokes of an umbrella. You get a strong, architectural form and rich dark-green foliage year-round, plus showy upright cones as the tree matures. It grows slowly, which makes it easier to fit into many landscapes, but it also means patience pays off over time.

Plant it in full sun to part shade for best density and color. In hotter or windier locations, a protected site with some afternoon shade helps reduce stress. Give it consistently moist, well-drained soil; it dislikes drying out and can struggle in exposed, windy spots. Acid to neutral soil is typically ideal, and a wide mulch ring helps keep roots cool and evenly moist while reducing competition from turf.

Once established, keep care simple: deep water during dry spells, especially in summer, and avoid letting the root zone bake. Pruning is rarely needed; remove only dead or damaged branches and allow its natural pyramidal habit to develop. With steady moisture and good drainage, Sciadopitys verticillata becomes a long-lived specimen that brings evergreen structure and refined texture to your garden.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 5-7 (-20 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Slow
• Mature height: 240-360"
• Shipped height: 15-18"
• Spread: 120-180"
• Tolerant of: Salt
• Evergreen: Yes

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