Umbrella Pine, Japanese Umbrella Pine

Sciadopitys verticillata

Physical Characteristics

Sciadopitys verticillata is an evergreen Tree growing to 15 m (49ft) by 6 m (19ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in leaf all year, in flower in May, and the seeds ripen from October to November. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist or wet soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - S. Japan.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Canopy; Bog Garden;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Oil Edible Uses: Oil None known

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known