About
A broadly columnar, deciduous conifer making a medium-sized tree with spreading or ascending main branches and drooping branchlets bearing soft green, linear leaves turning orange-brown in 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, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeBogs, Conifers, Trees
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
HeightHigher than 12 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any moist or wet, preferably acid soil in full or partial shade. Very suited to problem wet areas. Good autumn colour
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by grafting in late winter
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