Taxon

Sciadopitys verticillata 'Monolith'

Sciadopitys verticillata 'Monolith' - Monolith Japanese umbrella-pine
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Common name: Monolith Japanese umbrella-pine
Family: Sciadopityaceae
Distribution: Species native to Japan
Hardiness: USDA Zone 5
Life form: Evergreen tree
Comments: A very unusual and hardy evergreen dwarf having lustrous dark green, flat, rubbery textured needles. In winter often takes on bronze yellow-green color. This dwarf selection grows 9' tall and 2' wide over 20 years. Very narrowly pyramidal to columnar, not as wide as species. A fabulous specimen with other dwarf conifers or rock garden. Retains good foliar interest year-round. Plant in full sun in moist, well-drained soil.

Locations

  • 1: CON: CN10 (CN10) • Accession: D2001-0285.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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