Taxodium distichum 'Nutans' - 125-150 CM C18

Description
Decorative brown cones adorn Taxodium distichum 'Nutans' from October. This shrub tolerates frost well.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Taxodium ascendens 'Nutans'.

Bulletpoints
* attractive red-brown, brown-orange autumn colouring * decorative cones * resistant to urban climates, wind-resistant, smoke-hardy, long-term flood-tolerant, can be partially built over

Leaves
Attractive red-brown to brown-orange autumn colouring.

Bark
Red-brown, striped, torn bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Cone-shaped, slender.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

fruit
The brown, round cones of Taxodium distichum 'Nutans' are particularly decorative. These appear from October and the young cones are green in colour.

Use
Solitary, pond edge

Root
Taxodium distichum 'Nutans' is a taproot and, depending on the soil, forms extensive branching roots.