Hardy Tree
£44.99
Slow-growing evergreen conifer
Unique foliage with whorls of dark green needles
A living fossil!
Height Up to 15m (49ft)
Spread Up to 6m (19.6ft)
Hardy Tree
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sun or semi shade
Sciadopitys verticillata is a truly distinctive conifer, the sole member of its genus and known as the Umbrella Pine for its striking leaf arrangement. Soft and lustrous, dark green needles, up to 13 cm long, are arranged in elegant whorls that resemble the spokes of an umbrella.
With origins dating back 230 million years, it is considered a living fossil and holds a revered place in Japanese culture, where it was once reserved exclusively for imperial use.
Young trees grow quickly with a neat pyramidal shape, gradually broadening and slowing with age. Mature specimens produce oval green cones that ripen to brown. With its graceful form, rich history, and unusual foliage, Sciadopitys verticillata makes a striking specimen for borders or large containers. Awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit for its outstanding qualities. Ultimate height: 15m (49ft). Ultimate spread: 6m (19.6ft).
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1 x 3 Litre Potted Plant (KH4323)
Position in full sun to partial shade with protection from midday sun. Grow in consistently moist but well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
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