Deciduous conifer that remains narrow pyramidal for a long time but ultimately grows to a width of 7 – 10 m. Mature trees growing in or near water form roots that protrude above the ground like stalagmites. They can attain a width of approx. 30 cm. and a height of 1 m. The fibrous trunk is very knotty and grows very broad at the bottom. It twists in an anti-clockwise spiral. Young shoots and short shoots are green. These short shoots are 5 - 10 cm long, with erect, spreading needles. This is in contrast to Metasequoia, the needles of which are opposing. The short shoots and needles fall off at the same time in the autumn. The needles on long shoots are scaly and protrude in a radial, spiral shape. The autumn colour is orange-brown to reddish brown. It is a monoecious tree with ovoid, green cones that appear after flowering and turn brown when ripe. Tolerates long periods of submersion under water.
Our trees can only be planted when they don't have any leaves. Due to the this we will start delivering again from November 2024.
Clear stem coniferClear stem treefeathered treeMulti-stem treeSpecimen coniferacid soilloamy soilpeaty soilsandy soiltolerates partial pavinglight-lovingresistant to frost (WH 1 - 6)suitable for wet soilwithstand long floodwithstand short floodcan withstand windnarrow conical1st size , taller than 12 metreshalf-open crowngreenaverage growingAttractive autumn colournon-toxic (usually)Tree for the future
Frequently asked questions
Taxodium distichum
Taxodium distichum can eventually reach a height of 18 - 30 (50) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
Taxodium distichum is average growing and can eventually reach a height of 18 - 30 (50) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.
The leaves of Taxodium distichum turn orange, red in autumn.
The right time to plant Taxodium distichum is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Taxodium distichum with root balls can generally be planted from mid-November to late April, although this depends strongly on the climatic conditions and the species of tree.