.plant-container { font-family: inherit; } .plant-container ul { list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 0; } .plant-container li { display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 0; } .plant-container img { width: 24px; height: auto; margin-right: 10px; vertical-align: middle; flex-shrink: 0; } Japanese Umbrella Pine Sciadopitys verticillata Description The Japanese Umbrella Pine Sciadopitys verticillata is a coniferous evergreen with distinctive umbrella-shaped foliage. It is valued for its unique appearance and slow growth, making it an excellent focal point in gardens and landscapes. Suggested Uses Ideal for ornamental gardens, rockeries, and as a specimen tree. Suitable for landscape borders and containers, providing year-round interest. Plant Details Botanical Name: Japanese Umbrella Pine Sciadopitys verticillata Common Name: Japanese Umbrella Pine Size & Growth: Typically reaches 10-15 ft in height with a narrow, upright habit, growing slowly over time. Hardiness Zones: 6-8 Foliage Type: Evergreen, needle-like Bloom Time: Does not produce showy flowers, cones mature in late summer Growth Rate: Slow Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade Attracts Pollinators: No Indoor Friendly: No, prefers outdoor conditions Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for large containers Deer Resistant: Yes Pet Warning: Non-toxic, safe for pets Fragrant: No Cut Flower: No Grows Well With: Ferns, ornamental grasses, shaded perennials Care Tips Planting Instructions: Choose well-drained, slightly acidic soil; plant in full sun to partial shade. Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist but not soggy. Soil Type: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil Humidity: Prefers moderate humidity levels Pruning Instructions: Minimal pruning needed, remove dead or damaged branches Winter Care: Mulch around base, minimal protection needed in Zones 6-7 Planting Depth: Plant such that the root collar is level with the soil surface Fertilization: Feed with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring Special Care: Ensure good air circulation to prevent diseases