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Taxodium distichum 'Jim's Little Guy'

Also Known As

  • Jim's Little Guy Bald Cypress

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 5'
  • W: 3'

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

Taxodium distichum 'Jim's Little Guy' plant details

Taxodium distichum 'Jim's Little Guy' is a slow-growing deciduous conifer shrub with chartreuse and green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Taxodium distichum 'Jim's Little Guy'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse and green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 5 FT tall
Uses: border plant, container plant, fall color, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Taxodium distichum 'Jim's Little Guy'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The narrow, slow-growing habit of this deciduous conifer is rather unique. Its delicate, feathery foliage makes it especially attractive. This relatively-new variety was found as a witch's broom seedling growing at the edge of a large pond by Jim Berry in Grand Saline, Texas.

Gardening facts about Taxodium distichum 'Jim's Little Guy' plant

How to Grow Taxodium distichum 'Jim's Little Guy'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • chartreuse
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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