Photo of Taxodium distichum 'Peve Yellow' by Karl Gercens III

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Taxodium distichum 'Peve Yellow'

Also Known As

  • Peve Yellow Bald Cypress

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

  • H: 8'-20'
  • W: 5'-15'

planting zones

  • 4b-9b

Taxodium distichum 'Peve Yellow' plant details

Taxodium distichum 'Peve Yellow' is a slow-growing deciduous conifer tree with chartreuse and gold foliage. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and standing water - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant, pollution tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Taxodium distichum 'Peve Yellow'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse and gold
Mature size: 5 FT - 15 FT - wide, 8 FT - 20 FT - tall
Uses: fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Taxodium distichum 'Peve Yellow'

USDA Zones: 4b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: standing water - regular
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity, pollution and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Golden yellow foliage, smaller than species. Striking when the leave emerge so late. One of the only yellow conifers suitable for wet sites.

Gardening facts about Taxodium distichum 'Peve Yellow' plant

How to Grow Taxodium distichum 'Peve Yellow'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • standing water - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • pollution tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • gold
    • chartreuse
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

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Size

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Width: 20'-30'

  • sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

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Size

Height: 6'-10'

Width: 2'-5'

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Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

6a-10b

Size

Height: 35'-50'

Width: 10'-20'

  • sun
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Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

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Size

Height: 50'-75'

Width: 15'-25'

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Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

Zones

4a-11

Size

Height: 40'-50'

Width: 10'-15'

  • sun - dappled shade
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