Chinese Swamp Cypress

Glyptostrobus pensilis

Physical Characteristics

Glyptostrobus pensilis is a deciduous Tree growing to 10 m (32ft 10in) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in flower from January to March, and the seeds ripen from September to March. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers wet soil and can grow in water.

Distribution

E. Asia - S.E. China.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Canopy; Pond;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Anodyne Antidote Febrifuge Oxytoxic Skin Women's complaints Antidote, oxytocic. Cures ascites, treats animal bites and dropsy of pregnant women[178]. A decoction of the shoots is used in the treatment of fever, hepatitis, skin complaints etc. It is said to be an anodyne for animal bites[218].

Known Hazards

None known