Bald Cypress
Common Name: Bald Cypress
Species Name: Taxodium distichum
Family Name: Cupressaceae
Examples of Bald Cypress Taxodium distichum
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | North America |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |
| Susceptibility | Twig blight, wood decay, canker, cypress moth, spider mites; usually problem free |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 50-foot diameter, 120-foot height
- Leaves: Deciduous, flattened, needle-like, 1/3-3/4 inches long, arranged in two rows on branchlets
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Soil Preference | Well-drained, deep and sandy loam |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 4º |
| Notes | May be chlorotic at high pH; excellent drought and flood tolerant tree |