How to tend a Taxodium distichum

Also known as: Taxodium pyramidatum Beissn., Taxodium sinense Nois. ex Gordon, Schubertia disticha (L.) Mirb., Taxodiomeria peizhongii Z.J.Ye, J.J.Zhang & S.H.Pan, Cupressus americana Catesby ex Endl., Cupressus disticha L., Cupressus disticha var. patens Aiton, Cupressus laeta Salisb., Cupressus montezumae Parl., Cuprespinnata disticha (L.) J.Nelson, Taxodium distichum var. typica A.Henry

Watering

Water thoroughly when soil is dry, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like sunshine, slight shade tolerance

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Pruning accordingly for any favorate tree shapes

About this plant

Origin
North America, Mexico
Category
Taxodiaceae, Taxodium
Size
Diameter ≥ 15 cm, height ≥ 30 cm
Blooming period
Fruiting period October
Flower colors
Leaf color light green, gray green, dark red brown, fruit color brown
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