Swamp Cypress (taxodium distichum)

• Deciduous conifer with soft, feathery light-green foliage turning brilliant rusty-orange to russet-brown in autumn, providing stunning seasonal colour.
• Highly adaptable and tolerant of wet, waterlogged or flooded soils, ideal for problem boggy areas or waterside planting.
• Conical to columnar habit, forming a majestic specimen tree with attractive fibrous red-brown bark.
• Fully hardy in the UK, withstanding cold winters; RHS Award of Garden Merit recipient.
• Low-maintenance, pest-resistant, and long-lived; tolerates normal garden soils once established.

Planting Guide in the UK

• Site: Full sun to partial shade; best in moist, wet or boggy locations (e.g., near ponds, streams or poorly drained areas).
• Soil: Prefers acidic, moisture-retentive soils; adapts to clay, loam or sand but avoids alkaline conditions to prevent chlorosis.
• Timing: Plant in spring or autumn for optimal establishment.
• Method: Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball; plant at the same depth, water thoroughly, and mulch to retain moisture.
• Spacing and size: Allow ample space as it reaches 15-30m tall in the UK; suitable for large gardens or parks.
• Care: Keep well-watered in the first year; minimal pruning needed; may develop "knees" (root projections) in very wet sites.