Pinus densiflora 'Umbraculifera'
Tanyosho Pine
Description
This small tree or large shrub will slowly grow to about 25' tall and has medium-sized, dark green leaves. It has umbrella like crown, with multi-trunks, making this an outstanding specimen. It prefers full sun near the coast but give afternoon shade in warm inland areas. It needs well draining soil and medium amount of watering, more during hot summer months. Foliage is needle-like and bark is reddish brown. This tree is used for bonsai and manicured for topiaries.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil Type
Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Turn sprinklers on and view them operating at least once a month.
Check for and fix missing drip emitters, leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes. One broken spray sprinkler can waste 100 gallons in a 10 minute watering cycle.