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Sciadopitys verticillata Joe Kozey

Joe Kozey Umbrella Pine (Joe Kozey Koyamaki)

Tufted needles form in an upward manner resembling a wind-distended, umbrella-like skeleton. A slow-growing, narrow to open, densely branched specimen.

  • »  Narrow, upright and densely branched, this conifer will become more open, tall and narrow with age
  • »  Dark green pine-like needles with a glossy appearance
  • »  Needles are arranged in whorls on the branches
  • »  Tufted needles form in an upward manner to look like a wind-distended, umbrella skeleton
  • »  Slow-growing cultivar, even under optimal conditions
  • »  A unique plant with a tropical appearance

6gal Low Inventory
$585.00
  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:6-10 m
  • Spread:125-200 cm
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Slow
Attributes
• Evergreen
• Low Maintenance
Habit
• Columnar
• Compact
• Conical
• Pyramidal
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Foundation planting
• Hedge
• Screening (privacy)
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Sciadopitys verticillata 'Joe Kozey'

This columnar evergreen is a good choice when planting in a confined area or planted in groups to make a privacy wall. Younger plants should be protected (burlap wrap) from extremely cold, drying, winter winds and excessive drought until well established (2-3 years min.). Plant in a rich, acidic soil.