Sciadopitys verticillata 'Winter Green' (Japanese Umbrella Pine)

Sciadopitys verticillata ‘Winter Green’ — Japanese Umbrella Pine

A distinctive, slow-growing evergreen prized for its dense pyramidal form and uniquely glossy, dark green needles arranged in elegant whorls—so perfect they almost look sculpted. Winter Green offers year-round appeal with attractive reddish-brown buds and branches, exceptional foliage texture, and a naturally refined structure. Tough, low-maintenance, and nearly pest-free, it’s an outstanding choice as a specimen or in evergreen borders. Deer resistant.

Details
• Hardiness Zone: 5–8
• Height: 20–30 ft
• Spread: 10–15 ft
• Foliage: Glossy green, thick, whorled needles
• Attributes: Deer resistant, low maintenance

Highlights
-Dense, pyramidal habit with remarkable glossy foliage
-Attractive stems, buds, and dark red spring blossoms
-Grows well in moist, enriched soils
-Excellent specimen tree for year-round beauty

Care Notes
Prefers enriched, well-drained soil and protection from harsh afternoon sun. Allow natural branching for best appearance; candles can be lightly trimmed to slow growth.