Taxodium distichum

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Bald Cypress, Swamp Cypress

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Richard Devine

 

Description

A beautiful, fast growing tree, this Taxodium has a pyramidal form and produces lacy, almost fern-like foliage. The foliage appears light green, and has a needle-like texture although it appears almost feather-like along small branches. Its foliage turns a golden to rusty brown color in the fall and is contrasted against bark that is a reddish brown color on older specimens, which is finely divided into vertical strips. WIth maturation, the trunk becomes widely buttressed at the base.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

 

Height Range

100' and up

 

Width Range

25-40'

 

Flower Color

Green

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green, Yellow Green, Red

 

Bark Color

Brown, Grey

 

Fruit Color

Brown

 

Fruit Season

Constant

Water Saving Tip:

Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.