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Taxodium distichum

Family Taxodiaceae
Plant Type tree
Zone USDA:   4a - 11   RHS:   H - FT   EGF:   H1 - G2   Australia:   1 - 5  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 15 - 40 m (50 - 130 ft)
Spread 6 - 14 m (20 - 45 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The foliage is showy, matte and fine in texture. Taxodium distichum (bald cypress) bears fragrant and showy fruit. This plant has showy and fissured bark. A specimen plant, Taxodium distichum (bald cypress) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Bog, shade, specimen, street planting and screening.
Special Characteristics Taxodium distichum is tolerant of drought, wet sites, compacted soil and pollution. In autumn, Taxodium distichum is alight with fall colour.