Taxodium distichum
Because bald cypress shows high tolerance for very poor soils, it can be planted as a street tree or around newly constructed homes. This tree does not drop fruit, making it a good choice to plant near a patio, and the narrow crown makes it suitable for foundation plantings. BEAUTIFUL SPECIMEN TREE
Be sure to plant Bald Cypress at least 20' from the house
Soft needle-like leaves give the Bald Cypress a fine texture. It is native to Southern wetlands and is adaptable to landscapes with wet or dry soil. Bald Cypress with its reddish barks grows best in FULL SUN.
A distinguishing difference between Bald Cypress and Dawn Redwood is; Bald cypress has alternate leaf buds and Dawn Redwood has opposite.
Photo courtesy of Toms Creek Farm & Nursery in Farmer, North Carolina 336-857-2131 (picture taken in Asheboro, North Carolina)
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Conifer |
| Foilage Type |
Deciduous |
| Height |
30' - 50' |
| Spread |
20' + |
| Shape |
Pyramidal |
| Primary Foilage Color |
Green |
| Seasonal Foilage Color |
Green |
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| Sun Preferences |
Sun or Shade |
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