Taxodium distichum - STOCK FOR CRAFTING P9

Description
The Swamp cypress (Taxodium distichum) is a large tree that grows in a conical shape and usually reaches a height of around 40 metres and a width of around 10 metres. Its needle-shaped leaves are light green in colour. They turn a beautiful red-brown in autumn. Decorative brown cones adorn Taxodium distichum from October. This shrub tolerates frost well. It prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich, moist to wet soil in a sunny, sheltered position.

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

leaves
The Swamp cypress is deciduous. Its needles are light green, alternate. Swamp cypress turns bright red-brown in autumn.

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

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Swamp cypress has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cone-shaped.

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 are particularly decorative. These appear from October and the young cones are green in colour.

Use
Solitary, pond edge

Root
Taxodium distichum is a taproot and, depending on the soil, forms spreading, branched roots.