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TAXODIUM DISTICHUM SWAMP CYPRESS IN NEW ZEALAND

TAXODIUM DISTICHUM - SWAMP CYPRESS

A large tree with feathery green leaves, red/brown stringy type bark and spectacular autumn colours of virbrant orange. Even branching all the way up the trunk often with a fluted base.
 
Applications
Specimen tree
Rural plantings
Pond and wet land planting
Autumn colour    

Beyond the norm
A feature of an open landscape giving stunning leaf colour in autumn and soft rich greens during summer.  Has the ability to grow in the wet soils so is perfect for planting in boggy fields and around ponds.

15 year height
4-5m

Mature height
40m

Soil conditions
Can handle the damp soils

Wind
Hardy

Frost
Hardy

Light
Full to semi shade    

Tree Shape
Upright, tall, pyramidal

Seasonal
Deciduous

Autumn colour
Golden brown and red

Fruit
Cones

Origin
Americas

Available grades (subject to demand)
45lt

The Icon Trees nursery covers 50 acres. So that we can attend to your requirements it is important to visit by appointment only; we may not be able to give you access to the nursery without prior arrangement.

 

Our usual opening hours are 7.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. 

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If you are unable to visit the nursery we can assist by selecting the right trees for your project. We can also support your purchasing decisions by providing photos of our trees. Purchases can be made using direct credit, VISA or Mastercard, or trade accounts.

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99 Clevedon-Takanini Road

Ardmore

Auckland

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sales@icontrees.co.nz

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0800 BIG TREES

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