{"product_id":"swamp-cypress-taxodium-distichum","title":"Swamp Cypress (taxodium distichum)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeciduous conifer with soft, feathery light-green foliage turning brilliant rusty-orange to russet-brown in autumn, providing stunning seasonal colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly adaptable and tolerant of wet, waterlogged or flooded soils, ideal for problem boggy areas or waterside planting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConical to columnar habit, forming a majestic specimen tree with attractive fibrous red-brown bark.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully hardy in the UK, withstanding cold winters; RHS Award of Garden Merit recipient.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow-maintenance, pest-resistant, and long-lived; tolerates normal garden soils once established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting Guide in the UK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSite: Full sun to partial shade; best in moist, wet or boggy locations (e.g., near ponds, streams or poorly drained areas).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil: Prefers acidic, moisture-retentive soils; adapts to clay, loam or sand but avoids alkaline conditions to prevent chlorosis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTiming: Plant in spring or autumn for optimal establishment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMethod: Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball; plant at the same depth, water thoroughly, and mulch to retain moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing and size: Allow ample space as it reaches 15-30m tall in the UK; suitable for large gardens or parks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare: Keep well-watered in the first year; minimal pruning needed; may develop \"knees\" (root projections) in very wet sites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","offers":[{"title":"30-50cm","offer_id":58501547688280,"sku":null,"price":2.64,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/4879\/4968\/files\/IMG_2380.jpg?v=1790450140","url":"https:\/\/www.treegrowers.co.uk\/products\/swamp-cypress-taxodium-distichum","provider":"Cumbria Tree Growers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}