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Sciadopitys verticillata

Genus: Sciadopitys - Species: verticillata - Family: Sciadopityaceae

Phonetic Spelling: sigh-uh-DOP-ih-tiss ver-ti-si-LAH-tuh

Common Names:

  • Japanese Umbrella Pine
  • Parasol Fir
  • Parasol Pine
  • Umbrella Pine

Tags

evergreen
specimen
low maintenance
interesting bark
foundation planting
landscape plant sleuths course
container plant
conifer
needled evergreen
evergreen tree
meadow
showy cones
slow growing
pyramidal
rock garden
interesting leaves
recreational areas
Asian garden

Quick Facts

  • Height: 25 ft. 0 in. - 30 ft. 0 in.
  • Width: 15 ft. 0 in. - 20 ft. 0 in.
  • USDA Zones:
    • 7a
    • 7b
    • 8a
    • 6a
    • 6b
    • 5a
    • 5b
  • NC Region:Not specified

  • Origin:Japan

  • Life Cycle:
    • Woody
  • Plant Types:
    • Tree
  • Habit:Not specified

Distribution

N/A

Uses

The wood is used for building boats. The sap has been found to have antibacterial properties.

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