Taxodium distichum 'Nutans' – Taxodium distichum 'Nutans'

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Taxodium distichum 'Nutans' – Taxodium distichum 'Nutans'

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Deciduous conifer that grows somewhat more slowly than the species does. 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. The branching pattern and young twigs grow slightly more upwards than they do in the species. Young shoots and short shoots are green. These short shoots are 5 - 10 cm long, with erect, non-spreading needles. The short shoots and needles fall off at the same time in the autumn. The difference with the species is that the needles of 'Nutans' grow more upwards and pressed up against the twig. The autumn colour is orange-brown to reddish brown. Ovoid, green cones appear after flower and turn brown when ripe. Tolerates long periods of submersion under water. Taxodium distichum 'Nutans' is particularly noticeable in the spring because of its light green emerging needles. In the autumn they turn to a warm orange-brown to reddish-brown.
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.
Availability
Clear stem (3) Feathered (1)
Size
Root ball size
Packaging
Amount
Delivery period
20-25 feathered
∅70cm / 250KG
Wire rootballed
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Root ball size
∅70cm / 250KG
Packaging
Wire rootballed
Delivery period
Available from november! Pre-order now!
Stock
Limited stock
Specifications
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Height
18 - 30 (50) m
Crown
narrow pyramidal, later broader, half-open crown
Bark and branches
reddish brown, fibrous, grooved bark, young twigs are green
Leaf
needles, soft green, spiralling around twig, 0.5 -1 cm long
Autumn colour
orange, red
Flowers
unremarkable
Fruits
ovoid cones, Ø 2 - 3 cm, first green, later brown
Spines/thorns
None
Toxicity
usually not toxic to people, (large) pets and livestock
Soil type
moisture-retentive to swampy, can also be moderately dry
Soil moisture
suitable for wet soil
Paving
tolerates partial paving
Winter hardiness zone
6a (-23,3 to -20,6 °C)
Wind resistance
very good
Other resistances
resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6), can withstand wind
Application
industrial areas
Shape
clearstem tree, feathered tree, clearstem conifer, specimen conifer
Origin
south-eastern North America
Synonyms
Taxodium ascendens 'Nutans'
Clear stem conifer Clear stem tree feathered tree Specimen conifer acid soil loamy soil peaty soil sandy soil tolerates partial paving light-loving resistant to frost (WH 1 - 6) suitable for wet soil can withstand wind narrow conical 1st size , taller than 12 metres half-open crown green average growing Attractive autumn colour non-toxic (usually) Tree for the future
Applications and inspiration
Trees with good autumn colours
Frequently asked questions
Taxodium distichum 'Nutans'

Taxodium distichum 'Nutans' can eventually reach a height of 18 - 30 (50) m, depending on the site and climate conditions.

Taxodium distichum 'Nutans' 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 'Nutans' turn orange, red in autumn.

The right time to plant Taxodium distichum 'Nutans' is during the dormancy period. In Western Europe, Taxodium distichum 'Nutans' 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.

Taxodium distichum 'Nutans' blooms in december.
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