About
A compact, slow-growing, coniferous tree to around 1.2m tall. This many-branched cultivar bears whorls of dark green, needle-like leaves and is rounded when young before maturing to a pyramidal shape.
About the genus
Sciadopitys is an evergreen tree with fibrous red-brown bark and leathery, glossy, linear leaves in whorls
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeConifers, Trees
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageEvergreen
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Rock garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility