Description
A rare, very slow growing, columnar small tree with bright-green leaves, rich-brown autumn tints and architectural, minaret-like young branches. Taxodium distichum 'Minaret' is a fantastic plant for those people who would love a Taxodium in their garden but lack the space required for one of the larger forms.
Supplied Size: 4L containers (freshly potted at 25 - 30 cm tall)
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Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
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Soil: Any fertile soil. Taxodium distichum 'Minaret' will tolerate very wet soil conditions.
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Hardiness: Hardy.
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Rate of Growth: Very slow.
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Habit: Taxodium distichum 'Minaret' grows to be a very small tree with an upright habit.
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Height: 2.5 m (8 ft).
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Spread: 1 m (3 ft).
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Notes: We have a specimen of Taxodium distichum 'Minaret', planted in the woodland garden surrounding our nursery. At 10 years old, it had reached a height of 0.75 - 1 m and a spread of 0.5 m.