Pond Cypress

Taxodium Ascendens

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Overview

The Pond Cypress, Taxodium ascendens, thrives in wet, swampy regions. Notable for its narrow, conical shape and feathery foliage turning orange-brown in fall. Its buttressed trunk spans 3-6 feet wide and the tree reaches heights of 50-70 feet. Adaptable to a range of wet soils, it prefers full sun. A hardy selection, providing vertical accent and habitat benefits, it's also resistant to pests and disease.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 4–9Climate Subtropical, Temperate

Pond Cypress (Taxodium Ascendens) — The Pond Cypress, Taxodium ascendens, thrives in wet, swampy regions

Pond Cypress (Taxodium Ascendens) — The Pond Cypress, Taxodium ascendens, thrives in wet, swampy regions

Pond Cypress (Taxodium Ascendens) — Its buttressed trunk spans 3-6 feet wide and the tree reaches heights of 50-70 feet

Pond Cypress (Taxodium Ascendens) — Adaptable to a range of wet soils, it prefers full sun

Pond Cypress (Taxodium Ascendens) — The Pond Cypress (Taxodium ascendens) is a captivating

Pond Cypress (Taxodium Ascendens) — A hardy selection, providing vertical accent and habitat benefits, it's also resistant to pests and disease

Pond Cypress (Taxodium Ascendens) — deciduous conifer ideal for adding structure and visual interest to your waterside landscapes

Culture

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

Shape & size

Mature height: 50–60 Ft.

Classification

Family: Taxodiaceae
Climate: Subtropical, Temperate

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Pond Cypress (Taxodium Ascendens) — Notable for its narrow, conical shape and feathery foliage turning orange-brown in fall

Pond Cypress (Taxodium Ascendens) — The Pond Cypress, Taxodium ascendens, thrives in wet, swampy regions

Pond Cypress (Taxodium Ascendens) — Its buttressed trunk spans 3-6 feet wide and the tree reaches heights of 50-70 feet

Pond Cypress (Taxodium Ascendens) — Adaptable to a range of wet soils, it prefers full sun

Pond Cypress (Taxodium Ascendens) — The Pond Cypress (Taxodium ascendens) is a captivating

Pond Cypress (Taxodium Ascendens) — A hardy selection, providing vertical accent and habitat benefits, it's also resistant to pests and disease

Pond Cypress (Taxodium Ascendens) — deciduous conifer ideal for adding structure and visual interest to your waterside landscapes

Pond Cypress (Taxodium Ascendens) — columnar to conical growth habit that exudes elegance

Pond Cypress (Taxodium Ascendens) — making it ideally suited for planting along pond margins or in poorly drained areas

Pond Cypress (Taxodium Ascendens) — with a spread of 15 to 30 feet

Pond Cypress (Taxodium Ascendens) — or 'knees,' which protrude above water or soil

Pond Cypress (Taxodium Ascendens) — Its root system features pneumatophores

Pond Cypress (Taxodium Ascendens) — aiding in gas exchange and lending a unique textural element to the landscape

Pond Cypress (Taxodium Ascendens) — allowing it to be a long-term

Pond Cypress (Taxodium Ascendens) — This species offers low maintenance once established and is resistant to pests and disease

Pond Cypress (Taxodium Ascendens) — ensure the soil remains consistently moist to mirror its natural habitat

Pond Cypress (Taxodium Ascendens) — these 'knees' can be quite striking in a garden setting.<br><br>When designing with Pond Cypress

Pond Cypress (Taxodium Ascendens) — conifer / tree for full

Pond Cypress (Taxodium Ascendens) — Notable for its narrow, conical shape and feathery foliage turning orange-brown in fall; its root system features

Pond Cypress (Taxodium Ascendens) — The Pond Cypress, Taxodium ascendens, thrives in wet, swampy regions; adaptable to a range of wet soils, it prefers full sun

Pond Cypress (Taxodium Ascendens) — resilient feature in your client's garden

Pond Cypress (Taxodium Ascendens) — Adaptable to a range of wet soils, it prefers full sun; the Pond Cypress (Taxodium ascendens) is a captivating

Pond Cypress (Taxodium Ascendens) — Its buttressed trunk spans 3-6 feet wide and the tree reaches heights of 50-70 feet; resilient feature in your client's

Pond Cypress (Taxodium Ascendens) — The Pond Cypress (Taxodium ascendens) is a captivating; the Pond Cypress, Taxodium ascendens, thrives in wet, swampy regions

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