Japanese umbrella-pine is not a true pine, but it is a needled evergreen. This tree is marginally hardy in northern Illinois and should be planted in a protected site. Winter winds can be a problem, so avoid windy sites.
- Family (English) Umbrella-pine
- Family (botanic) Sciadopityaceae
- Planting site Residential and parks
- Tree or plant type Tree
- Foliage Evergreen (foliage year-round)
- Native locale Non-native
- Size range Small tree (15-25 feet), Medium tree (25-40 feet)
- Mature height 20-30 feet
- Mature width 15-20 feet
- Light exposure Full sun (6 hrs direct light daily), Partial sun / shade (4-6 hrs light daily)
- Hardiness zones Zone 5 (Northern Illinois), Zone 6 (City of Chicago), Zone 7
- Soil preference Acid soil, Moist, well-drained soil
- Drought tolerance Sensitive
- Other tolerances clay soil, Road salt, Wet sites
- Season of interest early winter, midwinter, late winter, early spring, mid spring, late spring, early summer, midsummer, late summer, early fall, mid fall, late fall
- Flower color and fragrance Inconspicuous
- Shape or form Pyramidal
- Growth rate Slow
- Transplants well Yes
- Planting considerations May be difficult to find in nurseries
- Has cultivars Yes
