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Taxodium distichum 'Rapid Sport'
Also Known As
- Rapid Sport Bald Cypress
Plant type
shrub, conifer
size
- H: 6'
- W: 4'
planting zones
- 6a-9a
Taxodium distichum 'Rapid Sport' plant details
Taxodium distichum 'Rapid Sport' is a deciduous conifer shrub with green foliage. Grows well with 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 'Rapid Sport'
- Plant type: conifer shrub
- Plant family: cupressaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 4 FT wide, 6 FT tall
- Uses: border plant, container plant, fall color, pyramidal, rock garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Taxodium distichum 'Rapid Sport'
- USDA Zones: 6a - 9a
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Conifer Kingdom
Garden photo gallery of Taxodium distichum 'Rapid Sport'
Gardening facts about Taxodium distichum 'Rapid Sport' plant
How to Grow Taxodium distichum 'Rapid Sport'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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