About

A stately tree, reaching 4-8m, with a rounded head. It displays attractive foliage. 'Koningstuin' is valued in garden settings.

About the genus

Sciadopitys is an evergreen tree with fibrous red-brown bark and leathery, glossy, linear leaves in whorls

Plant details

Suggested usesSpecimen, borders

Care notes

CultivationFertile well-drained soil, sun/part shade
PruningPrune when young, remove dead wood
PropagationSeed or grafting
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceHoney fungus possible