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Taxodium distichum (Swamp Cypress, Taxodium)
Type
Tree, Conifer, Deciduous
Form
Conical-Shaped Tree, Architectural Form
Size
Large Tree (8m or more height)
Colours
Medium green Foliage
Care
Low/Easy Maintenance
Hardiness
Very hardy
Growth
Slow Growing Plant
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Taxodium distichum Description
Taxodium is a tall growing almost column like deciduous conifer, which is much loved for is rust coloured autumnal foliage. It grows with roots under water, sending arched root stems above the water. Its fine cut foliage ultimate height- 40m tall x 8m.
Taxodium distichum - Cultivation Notes
The swamp Cyprus can survive with its roots underwater, preferring a lime free wet soil - preferably a heavy water clay. Ideal for pond side planting this tree will get very large so is only suitable for larger gardens.
Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage
Strengths of Taxodium distichum:
Attractive autumn colour
Ornamental winter bark / tracery
Provides valuable winter interest
Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant
Tolerates permanently wet soil
Tolerates heavy clay soils
Weaknesses of Taxodium distichum
Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations
Does not produce showy attractive flowers
Design & Plant Use for Taxodium distichum:
Added winter interest from attractive bark or stems
Common Missspellings:
Taxidiem, Taxodeam, Taxodum
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