Sciadopitys verticillata Deciduous resilient and low maintenance

resilient and low maintenance

making it ideal for exposed

open acidic soil enriched with organic matter to retain moisture

Frantoio responds well to clipping and shaping

Hardy and reliable

Sciadopitys verticillata Deciduous resilient and low maintenanceA truly distinctive and ancient conifer, Sciadopitys verticillata is native to Japan and admired for its unique, architectural form. This slow growing evergreen forms a dense, conical shaped tree when young, making it an excellent specimen for feature planting. Its most striking feature is the deep green needles arranged in whorls, radiating outward from the stems in a pattern reminiscent of an umbrella. The evergreen foliage maintains a rich colour,