Sciadopitys verticillata 'Picola' is a dwarf, conical selection of Japanese umbrella pine with short, 2-inch (5 cm) long, shiny, dark-green needles. Because of its short branching, 'Picola' will maintain an attractive dense appearance, a plus for smaller gardens. After 10 years years of growth, a mature specimen will measure 30 inches (80 cm) tall and 15 inches (35 cm) wide, suggested an annual rate of growth of 2.5 inches (8 cm).
This cultivar originated as a seedling selected in 1980 by G.D. Böhlje Nursery, Westerstede, Germany. 'Picola' was one of three plants selected in 2012 for inclusion into the ACS Collectors' Conifer of the Year Program.
