Taxodium distichum 'Wisley Flame'

RHS Plant Profile
swamp cypress 'Wisley Flame'
swamp cypress 'Wisley Flame' RHS
Bogs Conifers Trees

A large, slow-growing, deciduous conifer, of columnar to pyramidal form with red-brown fibrous bark and soft, flat green needles which are held on ascending branchlets and turn stunning shades of orange in the autumn. This particularly variety keeps its needles for up to four weeks longer than other varieties

Position

Full shade, Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

Higher than 12 metres

Max Spread

2.5-4 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
20–50 years
Max Spread
2.5-4 metres
Max Height
Higher than 12 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH
Acid or Neutral

Position

Full shade Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Cupressaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Columnar upright
Genus
Taxodium are tall deciduous trees, narrowly conical in outline, with red-brown bark and soft, linear leaves colouring well in autumn
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grows well in any moist or wet, preferably acid soil

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings and grafting

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Architectural
  • Low Maintenance

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility