Taxodium distichum 'Fastigiata'

Also Known As

Fastigiata Bald Cypress

Plant type

tree, conifer, aquatic

size

H: 50'-150'
W: 15'-30'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Taxodium distichum 'Fastigiata' plant details

Taxodium distichum 'Fastigiata' is a deciduous aquatic conifer tree with green foliage. Grows well with sun 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 for erosion control, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Taxodium distichum 'Fastigiata'

Plant type: aquatic conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 15 FT - 30 FT - wide, 50 FT - 150 FT - tall
Uses: columnar

GROWING CONDITIONS for Taxodium distichum 'Fastigiata'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: standing water - regular
Resistant to: erosion, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Bright! green in spring, strawberry-gold in fall, this columnar version or our native swamp lover will provide a lovely sentinel for border or specimen. S/M-W

By: Forestfarm

Columnar plants are in so Fastigiata should be a hot plant; orange fall color. 35' in our lifetime. zone 5

By: Whitman Farms

A columnar form, native of Southeast North America. Mature height is 150', bark is thin and red-brown in color. In maturity the tree trunk will have the lovely buttress style growth. Foliage is light green and scale like. Great choice for those with the room and the time.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Taxodium distichum 'Fastigiata' plant

How to Grow Taxodium distichum 'Fastigiata'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- standing water - regular
Soil Needs
- clay
- adaptable
- average
- rich
Special Situation
- humidity tolerant
- erosion control
- verticillium wilt resistant