Bald Cypress is a gorgeous tree all year round, but was chosen for fall interest because it is one of the few conifers that drop its needles in the fall and has stunning color.
Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum)
Why can't Bald Cypress trees sew?
They are always dropping their needles!
They are always dropping their needles!
Did you know?
- The wood is resistant to shrinkage, termites, and rotting
- The "Bald" part of the name refers to how the tree drops its needles in the fall--it is only 1 of 5 conifer species that does so
- Bald Cypress trees can produce "knees"--structure forming above the roots that can form a new tree (in wet areas)
Common Names:
- Bald Cypress
- Swamp Cypress
- White Cypress
- Red Cypress
Wildlife Benefits:
- Wood ducks, squirrels, waterfowl, and wading birds, such as Great Blue Heron eat the seeds
- Birds and mammals use the canopy for shelter
- Frogs, toads, and salamanders use the canopy as a breeding site
Habitat:
- Woodlands
Size:
- 100-120' tall, with a crown width of 25-35'
Growing Conditions:
- Full sun
- Consistently moist soil
Select Identification Characteristics:
- Leaf Type: Twice Pinnately Compound
- Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
- Bud Arrangement: Alternate
- Terminal Bud: Single
