Taxodium distichum Batch No:180099 Attrative ridged bark with age

Attrative ridged bark with age

semi-double pink to pale-pink flowers in spring

ripening to reddish-pink or nearly black

Rich green leaves with a downy

columnar crown reaching up to a max height of 6m

Taxodium distichum Batch No:180099 Attrative ridged bark with ageThis deciduous conifer was introduced to europe from eastern North America in 1640 where is grows in various wetlands. Although it thrives in very wet conditions it will grow perfectly well on drier sites. Soft, fresh green needles emerge in spring. In autumn these turn through brick red to golden brown before falling. Young trees vulnerable to frost. Moderate to fast growth rate. Deep rooting.