About
A small, slow-growing, deciduous conifer, of columnar to pyramidal form, up to 2m tall. Soft, flat green leaves are held on ascending branchlets and turn shades of yellow and brown in the autumn.
About the genus
Taxodium are tall deciduous trees, narrowly conical in outline, with red-brown bark and soft, linear leaves colouring well in autumn
Growing conditions
SunlightFull shade, Full sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing, North-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeConifers, Trees, Bogs
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Architectural
Care notes
CultivationGrows well in any moist or wet, preferably acid soil
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings and grafting
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility