Although the Umbrella Pine has a narrow growing range (zones 5-7), it is an ideal tree for much of New England. It enjoys moist, acidic, well-drained soil, full to partial sun, a sheltered ...

The Japanese umbrella pine against the late-day winter sky. Although Sciadopitys may reach 100 feet tall in the cool cloud forests of its native central Japan, in a North American garden it is ...

The Umbrella Pine is actually not a pine at all. It is a coniferous evergreen that is now classified in its own family, the Sciadopitaceae. The Umbrella Pine can be traced to the Triassic period ...

One of the most beautiful evergreens for the winter garden is the Japanese Umbrella Pine (Sciadopitys verticillata), a slow-growing specimen that always attracts attention. It is an elegant ...

TOKYO (AFP) - Free umbrellas for tourists - what could go wrong? Pretty much everything, as it turns out. Officials at the local chamber of commerce in a northern Japanese city have been left red ...

Japanese umbrella pine is an excellent and unusual evergreen, and it's usually not one that deer eat. Skip to Article. Set weather. Back To Main Menu Close. Quick Look- ...

Japanese umbrella pine holds its thick, dark green needles like the ribs of an umbrella around its stems. It is very slow growing and columnar in shape, which makes it an ideal pick for small gardens.

Correction: The Stay-brella is not a $1,000 umbrella, as previously reported.The cost in Yen was converted incorrectly — it costs a far more reasonable $54.