Taxodium distichum |
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Bald Cypress, Swamp Cypress |
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.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Design Styles
Seascape, Watergarden, Wetlands, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fallcolor, Silhouette, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Fall
Location Uses
Background, Lawn, Publicpark, Roadsidehwy, Streettree
Special Uses
Erosioncontrol, Windbreak
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Start with design: when choosing plants, pick the right plant for the right place.
