Bald Cypress
Bald Cypress
Taxodium distichum
Type: Large tree-Deciduous conifer
Sun Needs: Full sun
Soil Moisture: Medium-Wet
Mature Size(ft): 50-70 x 20-45
Bloom Time: Deciduous conifer
Growth Rate: Medium
Estimated size at delivery: 4-5
Container size: 3 gallon
Where It Works Well
• Wetland restoration
• Parks and arboretums
• Floodplain stabilization
Ecological benefits:
• Provides habitat for birds and aquatic animals
• Nesting sites for herons and wood ducks
Larval host to Baldcypress sphinx (Isoparce cupressi)
Other info:
Tolerates wide range of soils- dry to standing water. Loses needles in fall.
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Pick Up ASAP from the SWCD office. Monday -Friday 8am-4:30pm.
We guarantee a healthy specimen will be supplied at pick up. Due to variations in planting, site conditions and care, no guarantee or refunds will be given after tree pick up. Remember, you are investing in quality root stock vs vigorous above ground leafing or height. The provided estimated heights at delivery are not guaranteed.
Photos: Arbor Day Foundation and/or Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder