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Old 31-05-2007, 05:46 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Default Unusual trees for a new park


"Nick Maclaren" wrote
| Taxodium distichum is also good,
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| Swamp cypress? Got one of those I grew from seed - very pretty at this
| age. Wish it would grow 'knees' but I don't think it will.

Only when planted in a swamp. It doesn't need a swamp, but can
handle one.

The Council plan actually shows a boggy area so a Swamp Cypress would do
nicely. They are also improving another local Park with walkways because
it's always boggy with the slightest rain so it would be ideal at that site
too.

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Bob H
17mls W. of London.UK