Botanical Name: Taxodium distichum
Common Name: Bald Cypress Type of Plant: conifer: tree Character deciduous Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an erect, large pyramidal tree, with rather open canopy and pendulous branches; canopy becomes more rounded with age; largest branches and trunk produce cinnamon-colored bark Height 40'-80'(125') Spread 1/2-2/3 Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full or partial sun Soil tolerates most except very alkaline; thrives in wet locale Hardiness hardy (zones 1-9, 14-24); prefers warm humid habitats Morphology: Leaves modified needles; narrowly linear, 1/2"-3/4" long; soft , bright yellow-green, mostly 2-ranked on branchlets; drop every 2nd year Flowers inconspicuous male and female flowers; the male structures in catkins forming drooping terminal panicles; female flowers as tiny cones Fruit female cones: oval, 1" diameter when mature Propagation: seed Usage: very large vertical accent tree used for its distinctive form and foliage, suitable for big-area landscapes, lawns, parks Landscape Care: Watering regular is preferred; plant tolerates wet and dry soils after established Fertilizing no special requirements; as needed Pruning thin out and remove deadwood as needed Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other Origin: Southeastern United States Family: Taxodiaceae Notes: |
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