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Wednesday, 29 June 2011

Good plant #107 - Sciadopitys Verticillata


This is a very striking evergreen and slow growing columnar conifer. I was literally stopped in my tracks by the leaves which look like fireworks exploding. You can buy lots of different varieties of this, including golden coloured ones. There are smaller varieties which can be grown in pots too.

It prefers moist but well drained soil and will tolerate sunny and part shaded sites.

You should refrain from pruning as it is very slow to regenerate.

You can take cuttings in autumn.

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