Bald Cypress

Taxodium Distichum

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Overview

The Bald Cypress, Taxodium distichum, is a stately deciduous conifer thriving in wet conditions, reaching heights of 50-70 feet with a spread of 20-30 feet. It is known for its pyramidal shape, feathery green needles turning russet in fall, and unique knobby root outgrowths called "knees." Low maintenance and adaptable, it enjoys full sun and provides excellent habitat value, creating an imposing yet graceful feature in spacious landscapes.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 4–9Climate Subtropical, Temperate

Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — is a stately deciduous conifer thriving in wet conditions

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 4–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Taxodiaceae
Climate: Subtropical, Temperate

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Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — making it an exceptional choice for clients seeking a versatile tree; conifer / tree for full, image 71

Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — from dry and sandy to wet and swampy; feather-like foliage presents a vibrant green hue during the growing, image 70

Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — feather-like foliage presents a vibrant green hue during the growing season; and unique knobby root outgrowths, image 69

Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — is a stately deciduous conifer thriving in wet conditions; feathery green needles turning russet in fall, image 77

Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — It is known for its pyramidal shape; the Bald Cypress makes a long-lasting, image 79

Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — reaching heights of 50-70 feet with a spread of 20-30 feet; the Bald Cypress stands tall with a straight trunk, image 78

Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — conifer / tree for full; this tree requires ample space to accommodate its sizable root system and full canopy, image 76

Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — it enjoys full sun and provides excellent habitat value; is a stately deciduous conifer thriving in wet, image 82

Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — feathery green needles turning russet in fall; it enjoys full sun and provides excellent habitat value, image 80

Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — and unique knobby root outgrowths called "knees." Low maintenance and adaptable; from dry and sandy to wet and, image 81

Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — from dry and sandy to wet and swampy; feather-like foliage presents a vibrant green hue during the growing, image 89

Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — feather-like foliage presents a vibrant green hue during the growing season; and unique knobby root outgrowths, image 88

Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — the Bald Cypress stands tall with a straight trunk and a conical shape that becomes more dome-like with age, image 87

Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — As a landscape architect assistant, image 86

Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — renowned for its distinct growth habits and enviable adaptability; it is known for its pyramidal shape, image 85

Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — is a captivating deciduous conifer; this resilience includes its adaptability to flooding and waterlogged, image 84

Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — creating an imposing yet graceful feature in spacious landscapes; is a captivating deciduous conifer, image 83

Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — this tree requires ample space to accommodate its sizable root system and full canopy; making it an exceptional, image 92

Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — the Bald Cypress makes a long-lasting; renowned for its distinct growth habits and enviable adaptability, image 94

Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — This resilience includes its adaptability to flooding and waterlogged conditions; creating an imposing yet, image 91

Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — With an average growth rate of 12 to 24 inches per year; reaching heights of 50-70 feet with a spread of 20-30, image 93

Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — making it an exceptional choice for clients seeking a versatile tree; conifer / tree for full, image 90

Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — is a stately deciduous conifer thriving in wet conditions; feathery green needles turning russet in fall, image 96

Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — conifer / tree for full; this tree requires ample space to accommodate its sizable root system and full canopy, image 95

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