Taxodium distichum - Bald Cypress
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Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum) is a deciduous native conifer with feathery needles that turn russet in fall; it thrives in wet or dry soil. Fall color: attractive russet-orange. Full sun (6+ hours) is best. Grows best in wet, moist, and average soils. Adaptable to drier soils and is even mildly drought tolerant once established. Thrives in wet, poorly drained soils. Average mature size: 50-70' h x 20-40' w at maturity. Growth rate: 1-2' per year. Hardy to USDA Zone 4.
Quantity
Average Size
50-70' h x 20-40' w @ maturity
Growth Rate
1-2' per year
Sunlight
Full sun (6+ hours) is best.
Soil Moisture
Grows best in wet, moist, and average soils. Adaptable to drier soils and is even mildly drought tolerant once established. Thrives in wet, poorly drained soils.
Siting
Best planted at least 10-30' away from homes and building structures, half the width of a mature Bald cypress (20-40' w).
Fall Color
Attractive russet-orange.
USDA Zone
4