Pond Cypress
Taxodium Ascendens
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 4–9Type Conifer, TreeClimate Subtropical, Temperate
Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 4–9
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 50–60 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Conifer, Tree
- Family
- Taxodiaceae
- Climate
- Subtropical, Temperate
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