About
This slow-growing, deciduous conifer, of columnar to pyramidal form, up to 12m tall with red-brown fibrous bark and soft, flat green-yellow needles which are held on ascending branchlets. A good accent tree.
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 sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeBogs, Conifers, Trees
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height8-12 metres
Spread4-8 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesArchitectural
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