Umbrella Pine

Sciadopitys verticillata 'Cynthia Waxman' Sciadopityaceae

Other names

Japanese Umbrella Pine

Growth habit

Dwarf Tree

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Conifer Slope

Source of plant

Broken Arrow Nursery, Alpine Acres

Description

A dense, slow-growing conical plant with rather short, thick needles. In ten years 1 — 0.5m. Originated by Sydney Waxman, CT and named in 2003 after his daughter in law.

USDA Hardiness Zone

4

Special characteristics

dwarf conifer, notable texture, winter interest