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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

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer

 

Height Range

30up

 

Flower Color

Green, Anycolor

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Green, Lightgreen, Yellowgreen, Red

 

Bark Color

Brown, Grey

 

Fruit Color

Brown

 

Fruit Season

Constant

Water Saving Tip:

To reduce soil moisture loss, apply 3-to-4 inches of organic mulch around plants - - but away from the trunk.