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Buy Pinus densiflora 'Umbraculifera'

Also Known As

Japanese Red Umbrella Pine

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

H: 8'-10'
W: 15'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Pinus densiflora 'Umbraculifera' plant details

Pinus densiflora 'Umbraculifera' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with green foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pinus densiflora 'Umbraculifera'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: pinaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 0 - 15 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
Uses: bonsai, border plant, distinctive bark, dwarf, globose, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pinus densiflora 'Umbraculifera'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This pine is a classic variety that is frequently used in landscapes for its distinct structure, closely resembling an umbrella. Branches tend to head up, widening towards the top, creating bare orange-red branches below and a thick canopy of dark-green f

By: Conifer Kingdom

A slow-growing miniature tree with a ?dense umbrella-like head of branches, bearing tiny cones? (Hillier). S/M

By: Forestfarm

A two-needled pine often found in Asian-themed gardens. Foliage is a nice mid-green throughout the year. Will eventually reach 10 feet or more and a spread of 15 feet. Over time the branches spread out lending to its umbrella shape. The bark on mature trees peels showcasing the orange-red color underneath.

By: Bloom River Gardens

Dwarf, slow-growing, evergreen conifer. Umbrella or mushroom shaped. Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Growth Rate slow

By: Garden World

Pinus densiflora 'Umbraculifera' - The famous Tanyosho Japanese Red Umbrella Pine. Slow growing, round habit that has a compact, dense form, and stays small, making it ideal for a specimen or pruned sculpture. Outstanding orange exfoliating bark on multiple trunks adds year round interest. Make a very interesting bonsai and widely used in the Japanese Landscape.

By: Kigi Nursery

Umbrella like growth on a small growing tree. Peeling bark. Ideal for oriental gardens. Can grow to 5-8' in ten years. May reach 10'+ over time but frequently pruned smaller.