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Sciadopitys verticillata
Choose Japanese Umbrella Pine if you want a slow, formal evergreen specimen with unusual texture, not a fast screen. The tradeoff is patience and a protected site; heavy snow and ice can damage branches.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | Its dense outline and unusual needles make it a strong focal point without needing flowers. |
| Growth Rate | C | This is a slow plant, so buy it for long-term structure rather than quick results. |
| Maintenance | B- | Routine care is simple, but snow and ice damage can require cleanup or corrective pruning. |
| Deer Resistance | A- | Deer rarely bother this tree; it is a dependable choice where deer are a concern, though young trunks can still be rubbed. |
| Small Space Fit | B | Its slow pace helps in smaller landscapes, but it still needs room to develop naturally. |
| Screening Value | C | It has density, but the slow growth makes it a weak choice for timely privacy. |
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend this as a protected specimen near an entry, lawn edge, or garden bed where it will not be rushed into doing a screening job.
| Botanical Name | Sciadopitys verticillata |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Japanese Umbrella Pine |
| Mature Height | 25-30 ft |
| Mature Width | 15-20 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 5a-8b |
| Spacing | 15-18 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Upright, pyramidal to spire-like |
| Evergreen | Yes |
| Native | No (native to Japan) |
Not a true pine, but it fills a similar evergreen specimen role.
No, choose Norway Spruce if screening speed matters.
A sheltered spot is smart because heavy snow and ice can damage branches.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-12024
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