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Latin Name: Sciadopitys verticillata
Forestart Reference: SCVER1

A curious conifer native to upland areas of two of the large Japanese islands. The needles are made up of two fused leaves and appear upside-down in that their shiny surface faces downwards.

Common name: Umbrella Pine.
Native: Japan
Provenance: Japan
Size and spread (10 years): 1.5m (slow growing).
Treatment required: Deeply dormant requires 26 weeks stratification.
Germinal seeds / kg:18000
Ideal sowing period: Spring
Soil conditions: Prefers well drained soils but cannot tolerate drought or pollution. Dislikes frost.
Planting instructions:
Mature height: 25m

Availability: Currently out of stock