Swamp Cypress 20/40cm (P9)
Taxodium distichum
£14.55
Taxodium distichum, the Swamp Cypress, is a deciduous conifer with feathery, light green foliage. It turns russet-bronze in autumn before falling. This tree can grow in wet soils and even tolerate flooding. It’s an excellent choice for damp areas in gardens.
Often confused with either Coast Redwood or Dawn Redwood however Swamp Cypress needs a good supply of moisture.
- ✓ Unique deciduous conifer with feathery, light green foliage
- ✓ Stunning autumn colour as needles turn russet-bronze before falling
- ✓ Tolerates wet soils and periodic flooding, ideal for damp garden areas
- ✓ Develops attractive reddish-brown bark that peels in strips
- ✓ Quality UK grown stock from Yarrow Gardens - DEFRA Registered Supplier
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Taxodium distichum, known as Swamp Cypress or Bald Cypress, is a stunning deciduous conifer. It’s a unique tree that sheds its needles in winter, hence the name ‘Bald’.
This tree is famed for its feathery, light green foliage. In autumn, the needles turn a beautiful russet-bronze before falling. This creates a spectacular seasonal display.
Swamp Cypress has a pyramidal shape when young. As it ages, it develops a broader, flat-topped crown. Its bark is attractive too, with a reddish-brown colour that peels in strips.
In its native habitats, it can grow quite tall. In UK gardens, it typically reaches 15-20 metres over many years. It’s a long-lived tree, often surviving for centuries.
One of its most interesting features is its ability to grow in wet soils. It can even tolerate periodic flooding. This makes it perfect for damp areas where other trees might struggle.
In very wet conditions, it may develop ‘knees’. These are woody projections from the roots that rise above the water or soil surface. They add an intriguing element to the landscape.
Grown from seed at our tree nursery in Euxton, Lancashire.
Caring for Taxodium distichum is relatively easy. It thrives in full sun but can tolerate partial shade. This tree prefers moist, acidic soils but adapts to various conditions. It can handle wet or occasionally flooded areas. Water regularly during its first growing season to establish a strong root system. Once established, it’s quite drought-tolerant. Prune in late winter if needed, but this tree generally doesn’t require much pruning. Feed annually in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertiliser. Swamp Cypress is generally pest and disease resistant. However, keep an eye out for spider mites in dry conditions. In colder areas, provide some winter protection for young trees until they’re well-established.
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metres
Time to ultimate height
20–50 years
Ultimate spread
4–8 metres
Season of Interest
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Pot Size
9cm
Foliage
Evergreen
Foliage Colour
Green
Hardiness
1°C to 5°C (H2)
When MatureSafety
Child Safe, Pet Safe
Watering
Little
Preferred Soil Type
Any well drained soil
Preferred Soil pH
Acidic
Fragrance
Strong
Highly Fragrant Trees
Delivery
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You are welcome to collect any times from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire. Please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.
With regret, we can no longer send items out to Northern Ireland. All live plants need a phytosanitary checks and DAERA must be notified. This process is simply too expensive at the moment.
Returns
In the rare instance that your item has been damaged during delivery or incorrectly shipped by us, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss the return and replacement of your item.
Once you have contacted us and we have confirmation that your parcel is on its way back to us we will be happy to issue a refund for the return postage.
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Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £0.95 (Flat) | |
Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £2.10 (Flat) | |
Standard Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) | £7.95 (Flat) | This item |
Standard Items - Standard Courier (Evri) | £4.49 (Flat) | This item |
Medium Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) | £7.95 (Flat) | |
Large Items - Pallet Courier | £90.00 (Flat) | |
Large Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) | £28.95 (Flat) | |
Large Items - Standard Courier (Parcel Force) | £24.95 (Flat) | |
Pallet Courier - Pallet Courier | £90.00 (Flat) |
We are a small family business based in Euxton, West Lancashire. We specialise in the supply of trees, shrubs both bare root & cell grown. Much of our stock is grown directly on site from seed or cuttings. Other stock is all UK sourced where possible.
We adhere to industry leading biosecurity measures, this ensures that our nursery remains clean and disease free.
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