#sciadopityaceae

Sciadopitys verticillata / Umbrella Pine

Family: Cupressaceae

Native: Japan

Mature Size: 25-30ft height, 15-20ft spread; up to 90ft high in native Japan

Habitat: well-drained soils in full sun

Hardiness Zone: 5-8

Leaf Color: dark green needles

Flower color/Bloom time: non-flowering

Enclosure:

A mature Umbrella Pine is incredibly strong and can support a large treehouse structure. The perpendicularity of the branches relative to the tall, central trunk makes a large structure possible. Umbrella Pines are known for being stiff and sturdy, which is good for supporting a structure. However, this can be concerning in areas of high winds and storms, as the tree may be less likely to resist or absorb strong winds in lateral directions. A potential issue in constructing a large structure on the Umbrella Pine is that in maturity, there are generally few lower branches and so access to the upper part of the tree would be challenging.

Sources:

American Conifer Society https://conifersociety.org/conifers/sciadopitys-verticillata/

Plants for a Future https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Sciadopitys+verticillata

North Carolina Plant Toolbox https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/sciadopitys-verticillata/

Sciadopitys verticillata | Umbrella Pine

Plant Community: 

Type: Needled evergreen

Family: Sciadopityaceae

Native Status: Japan

Mature Size: Height 25′ - 30′ | Spread 15′ - 20′

Habitat / Conditions: Best grown in moist, rich, slightly acidic, well-drained soils in full sun. Soils should not be allowed to dry out. Best in cool summer climates, and will appreciate some afternoon shade in hot summer climates where it may struggle. May not be reliably winter hardy throughout USDA Zone 5 where it should be sited in a location sheltered from winter winds.

Hardiness Zone: 5 - 8

Leaf Color: Green

Flower Color / Bloom Time: N / A

Medicinal Properties:

No known medicinal uses.

Sources:

http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=a167

Sciadopitys verticillata