SCIADOPYTIS VERTICILLATA ,5

Sciadopitys verticillata, commonly known as Japanese Umbrella Pine, is a distinctive evergreen conifer with a unique and eye-catching appearance. It typically grows at a slow rate to a mature height of 30-50 feet (9-15 meters) with a spread of 20-30 feet (6-9 meters), forming a pyramidal shape. This tree prefers full sun to partial shade, although it can tolerate some shade, and its dense, dark green foliage arranged in whorls along the branches creates a striking and architectural presence in the landscape.