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| Taxodium ascendens - Pondcypress |
| Family |
Taxodiaceae |
| Botanical Name |
Taxodium ascendens |
| Common Name |
Pondcypress |
| Size |
70 - 80' tall by 15 - 20' spread. |
| Hardiness |
Zone (4)5 - 9(11) |
| Culture |
Prefers deep, moist, acidic soils; full sun; adapts
to wet, well-drained or dry soils. |
| Ornamental Value |
Fine texture, columnar habit, pumpkin brown fall color. |
| Landscape Use |
As a lawn specimen, in parks, golf courses, for wet areas; in groupings. |
| Key Identifying Characteristics |
Leaves are needle-like, feathery, spirally arranged on branchlets. Knees are produced in wet conditions. |
| Notable Cultivars |
none outstanding |
| Campus Location |
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