Umbrella Pine

About this plant

Elevate your landscape with the extraordinary 'Wintergreen' Umbrella Pine, a living fossil that brings unparalleled architectural interest and a touch of ancient elegance. Its deep green, glossy needles, arranged in umbrella-like whorls along stiff, upward-sweeping branches, create a captivating texture that remains vibrant through all seasons. This premium selection is particularly noted for its robust constitution and consistent, rich green coloration, making it a standout specimen in any garden design. Its naturally pyramidal to conical form develops slowly, ensuring a manageable size perfect for prominent garden roles, foundation plantings, or as a sophisticated focal point. Ideal for discerning gardeners seeking a rare and resilient evergreen, the 'Wintergreen' Umbrella Pine offers a low-maintenance, high-impact solution for adding permanent structure and verdant beauty to your outdoor living spaces.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Prefers consistently moist, well-drained, acidic soil. Protect from strong winter winds, especially when young. Requires minimal pruning, primarily for shaping or removing dead/damaged branches. A layer of organic mulch helps retain soil moisture and regulate temperature. Fertilize sparingly in spring with an acid-loving plant formula.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.