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Dwarf Japanese Umbrella Pine 'Mitsch Select'

Sciadopitysverticillata

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Genus

Sciadopitys (sigh-uh-DOP-ih-tiss)

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Species

verticillata (ver-ti-si-LAH-tuh)

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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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

N/A

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Nanthawat

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

This one remains on the dwarf end of things.

rkwright85

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

rkwright85

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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