Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Taxodium Rich. ex Engelm. [163]

genus_ja:

genus_en: Swamp cypress

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Cupressaceae

family_ja: ヒノキ

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distribution_en:

description_en: Genus of 2 species of upright, conical, monoecious, deciduous or semi-evergreen, coniferous trees found in swampy forest or by river margins from S.E. USA to Guatemala. The shoots are of 2 types: deciduous (without buds), which fall in autumn, and persistent (with buds), from which only the leaves fall. The narrowly lance-shaped or linear leaves are arranged alternately, radially, or in 2 ranks. Male cones occur in groups; female cones are scattered. They are late to come into leaf and to assume the spectacular autumn colours for which they are renowned. Grow as specimen trees; they are especially suited to very wet sites, where they produce aerial roots (known as pneumatophores or "knees") at water level.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy.

cultivation_en:

propagation_en: Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in spring. Graft cultivars in late winter.

pests_en: Trouble free.

description_ja:

comment: E. N.America

comment_ja: ヌマスギ，ラクウショウ

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2022-05-04 14:05

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