Sciadopitys verticillata |
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Umbrella Pine, Parasol Pine |
Description
This distinctive, slow-growing, broadly pyramidal tree maintains a central leader and keeps its bottom branches. Its long, dark green needles are arranged in whorls up the stemand bunched at the ends of the branches to give an umbrella effect. The cones produced by this tree will ripen after 2 years of growth. In cultivation ,the tree will attain a height of 20-30' and a width of 10-15'. Following 50 to 60 years, the tree will reach 35'.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Tree, Conifer
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
Green
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
Brown, Red
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Constant
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Seascape, Woodland
Accenting Features
Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Lawn, Park
Special Uses
Container, Screen
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
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