Add year-round structure with Sciadopitys verticillata 'Wintergreen' (Japanese Umbrella Pine 'Wintergreen'), a distinctive, slow-growing evergreen conifer prized for its dark green, glossy, umbrella-like needles arranged in whorls. This cultivar develops a dense, upright form and provides a refined, architectural look in the landscape for decades.

Give your tree a site with moist, well-drained soil and consistent moisture, especially while it is getting established. Slightly acidic soils are ideal, and a mulch layer helps keep roots cool and evenly moist. Avoid exposed, windy locations where winter drying can scorch foliage, and choose a spot with protection from harsh winds when possible.

Plant in full sun to part shade. In cooler summer regions, full sun encourages the tightest growth. In hotter summer climates, some afternoon shade can reduce stress and help maintain rich color. Water deeply during dry spells rather than frequent light watering, and keep the root zone free of competing weeds and turf.

At maturity, expect roughly 240-360 inches tall with a broadening canopy and a measured, slow growth rate. Because it grows slowly, pruning is rarely needed; remove only dead, damaged, or crossing branches, and avoid heavy shaping. With patience and good siting, you will be rewarded with a long-lived specimen that anchors foundation beds, mixed borders, and woodland-edge plantings.

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"
• Spread: 120-180"
• Evergreen: Yes

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