Taxodium distichum Shawnee Brave™

Scientific Name: Taxodium distichum 'Mickelson'

Also Known As

Taxodium distichum 'Shawnee Brave'
Mickelson Bald Cypress
Shawnee Brave Bald Cypress

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 35'-50'
W: 10'-20'

planting zones

6a-10b

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Taxodium distichum Shawnee Brave™ plant details

Taxodium distichum Shawnee Brave™ is a deciduous conifer tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Taxodium distichum Shawnee Brave™

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 FT - 20 FT - wide, 35 FT - 50 FT - tall
Uses: fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Taxodium distichum Shawnee Brave™

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This narrowly pyramidal, wet-tolerant tree (to 50' x 20') with its bronzy-orange fall color, could make a fine specimen, a pretty addition to a large hedge, or an attractive border for drive or property. S/M-W

By: Forestfarm

Narrow, perfectly upright form; mature size 70' x 18' with minimum leaf litter due to its fine-textured foliage. Lends an aristocratic air to the landscape, especially if several specimens are grouped like sentinels along a water course or pond. Chosen as a runner-up in the 2002 Urban Tree of the Year competition held by The Society of Municipal Arborists. Taxodium distichum Shawnee Brave™ 'Mickelson'.