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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.

    By: Conifer Kingdom

    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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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Width: 20'-30'

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    Zones

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    Taxodium distichum Shawnee Brave™

    Scientific Name: Taxodium distichum 'Mickelson'

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    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

    6a-10b

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Taxodium distichum var. imbricarium

    aka Taxodium ascendens, Pond Bald Cypress, Pond Cypress

    Plant Type

    Tree, Conifer

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 50'-75'

    Width: 15'-25'

    • sun
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