Sciadopitys

One of Dr. Sid Waxman's last plant introductions and perhaps one of his finest. 'Cynthia Waxman' forms a dense, symmetrical, cone-shaped tree with excellent dark green foliage. Plants mature smaller and more refined than the species and is worthy of a prominent spot in the garden. Learn More

A very cool and colorful umbrella pine boasting new growth that is heavily suffused with golden-yellow on the surface of the needles yet remains green beneath. The coloration persists and remains attractive into the summer months before transitioning back to green in autumn. Plants develop slightly slower than the straight species averaging 3-4” of growth a year, developing an upright-pyramidal framework with time. Selected and introduced by Ruslyn Nursery of Newpaltz, NY. Learn More

A slow-growing form that bears the name of an outstanding, departed Long Island plantsman. This attractive selection ultimately forms a dense, rounded form up to 10' tall after many years. Learn More

An upright, near columnar form, selected and introduced by the late plantsman extraordinaire, Dr. Sid Waxman. Plants are moderate growers with dark green needles that hold their color in winter. Learn More

A choice slow growing Japanese umbrella pine forming an attractive shrub-like habit. Plants develop a defined leader when young but broaden with age. The squat needles are rich forest-green and are held tightly along the dense branches. Learn More

An uncommon cultivar of Japanese umbrella pine showcasing beautiful yellow-golden foliage along a classic pyramidal framework. Plants are slower growing than the species yet command considerable attention with age. Discovered at the Ossario Estate in East Hampton, NY. 15’ Learn More

A dwarf, rounded, cushion-shaped umbrella pine that grows 2-3” a year. Unfortunately, further information is scarce at this time. Learn More