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Pendens Bald Cypress

Taxodium Distichum 'Pendens'

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Overview

The Pendens Bald Cypress, or Taxodium distichum 'Pendens', is a captivating weeping variety of the native Bald Cypress. This conifer features delicate, feathery foliage that drapes elegantly from its branches, offering a unique texture to landscapes. Mature specimens can reach heights of 15-20 feet with a spread of 10-15 feet. This adaptable tree thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates wet conditions, perfect for creating focal points near water features.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 4–9Type Conifer, TreeClimate Subtropical, Temperate
Pendens Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum 'Pendens') — Mature specimens can reach heights of 15-20 feet with a spread of 10-15 feet
Pendens Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum 'Pendens') — feathery foliage that drapes elegantly from its branchesPendens Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum 'Pendens') — This adaptable tree thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates wet conditionsPendens Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum 'Pendens') — offering a unique texture to landscapesPendens Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum 'Pendens') — is a captivating weeping variety of the native Bald CypressPendens Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum 'Pendens') — perfect for creating focal points near water features

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Mature height
50–70 Ft.

Classification

Type
Conifer, Tree
Family
Taxodiaceae
Climate
Subtropical, Temperate

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Pendens Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum 'Pendens') — Mature specimens can reach heights of 15-20 feet with a spread of 10-15 feet
Pendens Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum 'Pendens') — feathery foliage that drapes elegantly from its branches
Pendens Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum 'Pendens') — This adaptable tree thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates wet conditions
Pendens Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum 'Pendens') — offering a unique texture to landscapes
Pendens Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum 'Pendens') — is a captivating weeping variety of the native Bald Cypress
Pendens Bald Cypress (Taxodium Distichum 'Pendens') — perfect for creating focal points near water features
Photographs by 2 contributors

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