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

Water Saving Tip:

Apply as little fertilizer as possible.

If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.