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    TAXODIUM
    TAXODIUM distichum
    TAXODIUM distichum
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    TAXODIUM distichum

    Commonly known as Bald cypress, Deciduous cypress, Swamp cypress

    Prefers boggy moist conditions where this conical tree with pale green leaves and splendid rust brown autumn colour will perform to best effect
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      Southeastern USA.
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Deciduous
      Alternate (almost opposite), narrowly lance-shaped leaves 2cm (¾in) long.
    • Bog garden
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Lanceolate
    • Height
      20-40m (70-130ft)
    • Spread
      6-9m (20-30ft)
    • Conifer
      Pale-brown, shallowly fissured bark. Spherical, green, female cones 3cm (1¼in) across ripen to brown in autumn. Pendent, red male cones expand in winter.
    • Tree
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Acid / ericaceous loving
    • Wet or boggy soil
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
    • Conical
      Becomes columnar and often ragged with age due to its brittle branches.
    • Mature Size
      20-40m (70-130ft)
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        6-9m (20-30ft)
      		  
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Taxodium distichum - Growing Guide
    Trees - Care Guide

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    Useful extras...

    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
    A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
    Unavailable
    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
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