Taxodium distichum

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Bald or Swamp Cypress

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Richard Devine

 

Description

A beautiful, fast-growing conifer, this Taxodium has a pyramidal form and produces lacy, almost fern-like foliage. The foliage appears light green, and has a needle-like texture, turning to a golden/rusty brown color in fall. Foliage constrasts sharply with the reddish-brown bark which is finely divided into vertical strips. This tree reaches 50'-100' tall and has high water needs.It grows well in standing water.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

 

Height Range

60-100'

 

Flower Color

Green

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green, Yellow Green

 

Bark Color

Brown, Grey

 

Fruit Color

Brown, Green

 

Fruit Season

Spring

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

High

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy

 

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Moist

 

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Seascape, Water Garden, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Park

 

Special Uses

Wind Break, Shade Tree

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.