Dwarf Japanese Umbrella Pine 'Mitsch Select'

Sciadopitysverticillata

Genus
Sciadopitys (sigh-uh-DOP-ih-tiss)
Species
verticillata (ver-ti-si-LAH-tuh)
Synonym
Pinus verticillata
Podocarpus verticillatus
Taxus verticillata
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Trees
Conifers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
By grafting
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Horton, Michigan

Portland, Oregon

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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Portland, OR (Zone 8b) | March 2015 | positive

This one remains on the dwarf end of things.

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Horton, MI (Zone 5b) | March 2014 | positive

Very nice dwarf form and a great variety for zone 5. Holds dark green color even through winter. I've read 2-4' tall and 3-5' wide, it ha...Read More

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Horton, MI (Zone 5b) | June 2012 | positive

Very slow growing with a nice shape. May burn a little if exposed to wind but otherwise has good color year-round.

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