Pendens Bald Cypress

Taxodium Distichum 'Pendens'

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Overview

The Pendens Bald Cypress, or Taxodium distichum 'Pendens', is a captivating weeping variety of the native Bald Cypress. This conifer features delicate, feathery foliage that drapes elegantly from its branches, offering a unique texture to landscapes. Mature specimens can reach heights of 15-20 feet with a spread of 10-15 feet. This adaptable tree thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates wet conditions, perfect for creating focal points near water features.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 4–9Climate Subtropical, Temperate

Pendens Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum 'Pendens') — is a captivating weeping variety of the native Bald Cypress

Pendens Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum 'Pendens') — feathery foliage that drapes elegantly from its branches

Pendens Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum 'Pendens') — offering a unique texture to landscapes

Pendens Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum 'Pendens') — Mature specimens can reach heights of 15-20 feet with a spread of 10-15 feet

Pendens Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum 'Pendens') — This adaptable tree thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates wet conditions

Pendens Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum 'Pendens') — perfect for creating focal points near water features

Culture

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

Shape & size

Mature height: 50–70 Ft.

Classification

Family: Taxodiaceae
Climate: Subtropical, Temperate

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Pendens Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum 'Pendens') — is a captivating weeping variety of the native Bald Cypress

Pendens Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum 'Pendens') — feathery foliage that drapes elegantly from its branches

Pendens Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum 'Pendens') — offering a unique texture to landscapes

Pendens Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum 'Pendens') — Mature specimens can reach heights of 15-20 feet with a spread of 10-15 feet

Pendens Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum 'Pendens') — This adaptable tree thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates wet conditions

Pendens Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum 'Pendens') — perfect for creating focal points near water features

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