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Giant Scillia

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Connon Nursery/Sortomme

Description

This distinctive, slow-growing, broadly pyramidal tree maintains a central leader and keeps its bottom branches. Its long, dark green needles are arranged in whorls up the stem and bunched at the ends of the branches to give an umbrella effect. The cones produced by this tree will ripen after 2 years of growth. In cultivation, the tree will attain a height of 20'-30' and a width of 10'-15'. Following 50 to 60 years, the tree will reach 35'.

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

Flower Color

Green

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

Brown, Red

Fruit Color

Brown

Fruit Season

Constant

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Seascape, Woodland

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Background, Foundation, Lawn, Park

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Screen

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Make sure ponds and water features aren't leaking, splash out is minimized, and water for streams and waterfalls is recirculated.

Keeping water surface areas small and partially shaded will also reduce evaporation.