Japanese Umbrella Pine

Sciadopitys verticillata

Planted 1998

This Japanese native tree is slow growing but long living. It is an evergreen that features clumps of needles that fan out similar to an umbrella. This tree prefers full sun and moist, rich soil. If these conditions can be provided, the Japanese Umbrella Pine will be a unique tree in any landscape.

Japanese Umbrella Pine tree
Close up of Japanese Umbrella Pine needles
Close up of Japanese Umbrella Pine bark
Height Width Zone Growth Rate Water Use
20-30 ft. 15-20 ft. 5-7 Slow Medium

Leaf

Evergreen needles that fan out like an open umbrella.

Fruit

Cone.

Flower

Not showy.

Advantages

Long living and changes in interest as it grows from a dense tree to a looser tree.

Disadvantages

Intolerant of shade and dry soil conditions.