Japanese umbrella pine An unusual conifer best known for its attractive spirally arranged foliage, Sciadopitys verticillata is native to mountainous regions of Japan, where it is known as ''koyamaki''. It is known as a living fossil with records dating back over 200 million years,Sciadopitys is becoming a very popular garden plant, suitable for most gardens thanks to its slow growth rate, suits as a centrepiece in a large pot, or in the largest of herbaceous borders, A well deserved addition to any garden, Site: Tolerant of inland exposureSoil: Not too boggyPosition: Full sun to shadeSeason of Interest: Evergreen, attractive foliage and shapeHardiness: Fully hardyHeight: Slowly upto 20-30ft (6-9m) Spread:10-20ft (3-6m)