Taxodium distichum var. imbricarium 'Prairie Sentinel'

Also Known As

Taxodium ascendens 'Prairie Sentinel'
Prairie Sentinel Pond Cypress

Plant type

tree

size

H: 35'-70'
W: 10'-20'

planting zones

6a-10b

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Taxodium distichum var. imbricarium 'Prairie Sentinel' plant details

Taxodium distichum var. imbricarium 'Prairie Sentinel' is a broadleaf deciduous tree with green foliage. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Taxodium distichum var. imbricarium 'Prairie Sentinel'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 35 FT - 70 FT - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Taxodium distichum var. imbricarium 'Prairie Sentinel'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Resistant to: verticillium wilt

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A tight narrow cone (to 30-70') with no pruning, this native from swampy areas of the southeast has fine-textured needles, bright green in spring, apricot in fall before they drop; can live to 1000 yrs old! S/M-W

By: Forestfarm

This is a columnar variety with dense horizontal branching. It is very symmetrical and straight growing making it adaptable for more restricted spaces. As its name suggests it needs a moist, or even wet, location. It grows rapidly to 20' and then more slowly to 70'.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Pond Cypress with upright habit and soft textured bright green needles. Eventually grows to 35' tall. As one could guess, it tolerates wet sites very well.