Bald Cypress

Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Specifications

  • Plant Type: Tree
  • Foliage: Deciduous
  • Height: more than 50 feet
  • Bloom Color: Purple White
  • Bloom Time: March April
  • Sun Exposure: Sun Part Sun
  • Soil Conditions: Moist Wet
  • Spacing: 30-40 feet on center

Culture

Forms a full pyramidal shape in sun. Roots form knees. Not suitable as a lawn tree.

Wildlife

Seed eaten by some waterfowl and wading birds.

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