Montezuma Cypress
Taxodium Mucronatum
Overview
The Montezuma Cypress (Taxodium mucronatum) is a majestic, water-loving coniferous tree, thriving in U.S. zones 7-10. Reaching up to 80 feet tall with a spread of 40 feet, its weeping branches boast dense, feathery foliage. This deciduous cypress presents a stately, pyramid shape and is notably durable, adaptable to various soil types. Ideal for spacious landscapes, it offers striking seasonal color and textural contrast.
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half, Shade
- Water
- Low, Very Low
- USDA zones
- 8–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Conifer, Tree
- Family
- Taxodiaceae
- Climate
- Arid
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