Sciadopitys verticillata - 30-40 CM C5

Description
The Umbrella pine (Sciadopitys verticillata) is a small tree that grows conical and slender and usually reaches a height of around 20 metres and a width of around 4 metres. Its needle-shaped, glossy leaves have a medium green colour. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained, lime-free, nutrient-rich soil in a semi-shady position.

Bulletpoints
* not suitable for building over

Leaves
The Umbrella pine is evergreen. Its needles are medium green, whorled, glossy.

Bark
Red-brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Umbrella pine has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Umbrella pine is a conical and slender growing small tree with a closed, opaque crown. It usually reaches a height of 10 - 20 m and is approx. 3 - 4 m wide. As a rule, it grows 20 - 25 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in partial shade.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.

Fruit
The light brown, elongated fruits of Sciadopitys verticillata are particularly decorative.

Use
Solitary, park

Root
Sciadopitys verticillata is a shallow-rooting plant.