About
A handsome tree, reaching 8-20m, with an elegant canopy. It produces seasonal interest. 'Lightning Green' 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