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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
    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
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
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