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Buy Sciadopitys verticillata 'Explosion'

Also Known As

  • Explosion Japanese Umbrella Pine

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 5'
  • W: 2'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Sciadopitys verticillata 'Explosion' plant details

Sciadopitys verticillata 'Explosion' is an evergreen conifer shrub or tree with green foliage. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sciadopitys verticillata 'Explosion'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: sciadopityaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 5 FT tall
Uses: rare, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sciadopitys verticillata 'Explosion'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Soil needs: well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This rare Sciadopitys has remarkably thin needles that are exceptionally long. Perhaps the most distinctive of the umbrella pines. Peculiar in appearance but super cool!

Gardening facts about Sciadopitys verticillata 'Explosion' plant

How to Grow Sciadopitys verticillata 'Explosion'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 20'-70'

Width: 10'-20'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

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5a-8b

Size

Height: 25'-60'

Width: 15'-20'

  • sun - mostly sun
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Plant Type

Tree, Shrub, Conifer

Zones

4a-9a

Size

Height: 6'

Width: 3'

  • sun - mostly sun
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Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

5a-8b

Size

Height: 7'-20'

Width: 2'-6'

  • sun - mostly sun
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Plant Type

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Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 2'

Width: 18"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular
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