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Bald Cypress

Taxodium Distichum

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Overview

The Bald Cypress, Taxodium distichum, is a stately deciduous conifer thriving in wet conditions, reaching heights of 50-70 feet with a spread of 20-30 feet. It is known for its pyramidal shape, feathery green needles turning russet in fall, and unique knobby root outgrowths called "knees." Low maintenance and adaptable, it enjoys full sun and provides excellent habitat value, creating an imposing yet graceful feature in spacious landscapes.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 4–9Type Conifer, TreeClimate Subtropical, Temperate

Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — feathery green needles turning russet in fall; it enjoys full sun and provides excellent habitat value

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Conifer, Tree
Family: Taxodiaceae
Climate: Subtropical, Temperate

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Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — As a landscape architect assistant, image 48

Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — it enjoys full sun and provides excellent habitat value

Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — reaching heights of 50-70 feet with a spread of 20-30 feet; the Bald Cypress stands tall with a straight trunk, image 78

Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — is a captivating deciduous conifer

Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — renowned for its distinct growth habits and enviable adaptability

Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — reaching heights of 50-70 feet with a spread of 20-30 feet; the Bald Cypress stands tall with a straight trunk, image 59

Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — the Bald Cypress makes a long-lasting; renowned for its distinct growth habits and enviable adaptability, image 56

Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — making it an exceptional choice for clients seeking a versatile tree

Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — and unique knobby root outgrowths called "knees." Low maintenance and adaptable; from dry and sandy to wet and, image 81

Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — This resilience includes its adaptability to flooding and waterlogged conditions; creating an imposing yet, image 91

Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — reaching heights of 50-70 feet with a spread of 20-30 feet

Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — the Bald Cypress stands tall with a straight trunk and a conical shape that becomes more dome-like with age

Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — It is known for its pyramidal shape; the Bald Cypress makes a long-lasting, image 60

Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — conifer / tree for full; this tree requires ample space to accommodate its sizable root system and full canopy, image 95

Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — the Bald Cypress stands tall with a straight trunk and a conical shape that becomes more dome-like with age, image 49

Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — creating an imposing yet graceful feature in spacious landscapes; is a captivating deciduous conifer, image 45

Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — is a captivating deciduous conifer; this resilience includes its adaptability to flooding and waterlogged conditions

Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — this tree requires ample space to accommodate its sizable root system and full canopy

Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — this tree requires ample space to accommodate its sizable root system and full canopy; making it an exceptional, image 54

Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — making it an exceptional choice for clients seeking a versatile tree; conifer / tree for full

Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — the Bald Cypress stands tall with a straight trunk and a conical shape that becomes more dome-like with age; with an

Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — is a captivating deciduous conifer; this resilience includes its adaptability to flooding and waterlogged, image 65

Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — creating an imposing yet graceful feature in spacious landscapes

Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum) — it enjoys full sun and provides excellent habitat value; is a stately deciduous conifer thriving in wet, image 82

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Crusier, CC BY 4.0 · source
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Crusier, CC BY 3.0 · source

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