Taxodium distichum 'Monarch of Illinois'

Taxodium distichum 'Monarch of Illinois'

Synonymes:
Vernacular name: Bald cypress 'Monarch of Illinois'
Family: Cupressaceae

Slow-growing bald cypress, forming a rounded, regular and dense cone. Deciduous needles, bronze orange in autumn. Height of 3m.

Classification

Conifer

Leaf color

  • Orange
  • Green

Ground type

  • Acidic
  • Neutral

Climate

Zone 6: from -23°C to -17°C

Interesting plant

  • In spring
  • In autumn

Sizes

2 to 3m
1 to 2m

Plant type

Aquatic and waterfront

Exposure

  • Sunny
  • Part shade

Use in the garden

  • Isolated
  • Massif
  • Park
  • Parterre

Notable interests:

  • Foliage
  • Dwarf