This conifer sports unusual, green, fern-like foliage that resembles needles and turns a coppery bronze in fall. It grows moderate to rapidly 50 to 70 feet tall and 20 to 30 feet wide. The tree is adaptable to a wide range of soils and moisture conditions, and displays very good wind resistance.
Tags: Bald Cypress
Taxodium distichum
Category:
Light Requirements:
Full sun
Mature Size:
Reaches 50 to 70 feet tall and 20 to 30 feet wide.
Cold Hardiness Zone:
5-9
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Color:
Inconspicuous
Bloom Period:
None
Water Requirements:
Moderate, Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
Care Instructions
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.