Common Name:
Bald Cypress
Scientific Name:
Taxodium Distichum
Introduction:
The Bald Cypress has a rather attractive reddish brown, fibrous bark, and the trunk is strongly buttressed especially in wet areas. It is a stately tree with a decided accent of texture and form.
Common Name:
Bald Cypress
Scientific Name:
Taxodium Distichum
Plant Type:
Trees
USDA Hardiness Zones:
4 through 11
Exposure:
Full sun
Uses:
Parks; large estate; good for wet areas
Moisture Requirements:
Wet; plenty of moisture
Soil Tolerances:
Fine sandy loams; moderately good drainage
Plant Spacing:
20 ft. - 30 ft.
Height:
50 ft. - 70 ft.
Spread:
20 ft. - 30 ft.
Plant Habit:
Pyramidal; stout; straight trunk
Plant Density:
Dense
Growth Rate:
Moderate
