Baldcypress | Ryeland Garden
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Common Baldcypress

Taxodium distichum

Height:

50 - 60 ft.

Width:

20 - 25 ft.

Foliage Color:

Light Green

Foliage Type:

Deciduous

Exposure:

Sun

Shape:

Upright

Moisture Level:

Moist, Marginal Tolerates Occasional Standing Water

Zones:

4 - 10

Native Range:

Eastern North America

The Gardener's Notepad

One of the more widespread US native trees, preferring damp locations. Very beautiful, especially at the water's edge. A most adaptable tree with a firm root system that can usually withstand hurricane force winds. The only objectionable characteristic? If planted in excessively wet soil, it's roots will surface, forming what is known as 'knees'. They need to be avoided by the lawn mower. However, if planted in a dryer location, they are not likely to surface. One of the finest growth habits of our native trees. Extra thick, buttressed trunk. Soft deciduous needles.