Sciadopitys verticillata
Japanese Umbrella Pine
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Japanese Umbrella Pine (Sciadopitys verticillata) - Description
The Koyamaki (Sciadopitys verticillata), or Japanese Umbrella-pine, is a unique conifer endemic to Japan. It is the sole member of the family Sciadopityaceae and genus Sciadopitys, a living fossil with no close relatives, and known in the fossil record for about 230 million years. Its genus name comes from the Greek prefix sciado- meaning "shadow" and pitys, meaning "pine"; the specific epithet means "with whorls".
Japanese Umbrella Pine (Sciadopitys verticillata) - Growth
These are long lived trees, but are very slow growers. Does best with full sun with shade if it gets too hot, but can survive with varied light conditions.
Japanese Umbrella Pine (Sciadopitys verticillata) - Planting
When planting this tree, avoid locations that are windy. Propagated primarily by seeds, but can be planted as rooted cuttings. The rooted cuttings are slow to root, however. To promote faster growth, soak the seedlings in water.
Japanese Umbrella Pine (Sciadopitys verticillata) - Pest
Rare.
Japanese Umbrella Pine (Sciadopitys verticillata) - Interesting facts
These trees are considered living fossils. They showed up in the fossil record 230 million years ago. Also, their "leaves" are actually stems called cladodes. They serve the purpose that pine needles would on a Pine tree, but they are not leaves. Native to Japan.
Japanese Umbrella Pine (Sciadopitys verticillata) - Soil and irrigation
Thrives in rich, acidic soils that drain well. Keep the soil moist.
