Bald Cypress Tree – Taxodium distichum

The Bald Cypress Tree (Taxodium distichum) is a tall and stately deciduous conifer that will bring great elegance to your landscape.

Plant Details - Bald Cypress Tree

Family: Cupressaceae

Light Requirement: Full Sun

Water Needs: Moist

Height: 50 – 70 ft.

Spread: 20 – 30 ft.

Growth Rate: Fast

Wildlife Value: Attracts birds, butterflies

Landscape Uses and Maintenance - Bald Cypress Tree

The Bald Cypress Tree is a stately deciduous conifer with reddish bark that grows in a pyramidal habit. This tree is native to southeastern parts of the United States. It produces small cones that drop out seeds to the ground below.

This tree is a great option for using as a shade tree or as a choice ornamental tree for collectors. It is excellent for creating a zen garden near a pond or other source of water, like a stream.

It has light green needles that invite you to touch them, unlike the spiky needles of some other conifers. Due to this characteristic, it is great for being near a walking path.

This is a low maintenance tree requiring very little effort once well established in your garden. While it looks like your standard evergreen, this tree is a deciduous conifer and will lose its soft green needles in the winter months.

This tree prefers to be planted in a location with well draining and acidic soil. It can tolerate different soils, including very wet or occasionally flooding soils. It can also tolerate some salt in the soil. Avoid planting in alkaline soils; this can lead to chlorosis.

Having deer problems? This is a deer resistant tree. Protect it while it is young and vulnerable to damage by browsing and deer rub.

Birds, mammals, and butterflies, oh my! This tree will attract plenty of wildlife. Birds will eat its seeds and use its branches for shelter.

Noteworthy Characteristics

Bald Cypress Tree is notable for its Cypress knees, knobby protrusions that come out of the soil and create a mystical environment suitable for fairies...excellent for promoting the imagination in all of us!

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Height at Maturity

Over 25 Feet

Care

Bald Cypress trees thrive in moist, well-drained soils and tolerate standing water. Trim in winter to maintain shape and remove any dead or diseased branches. They are generally low-maintenance and resistant to pests and diseases. Regular watering is essential, especially during dry spells.

Plant Reproduction

Bald Cypress Tree spreads through seeds dispersed by water.

How to Grow and Care for Bare Root Trees

Bare root trees are shipped dormant without soil, making them lightweight, cost-effective, and easy to plant during the cool months of early spring or fall. To begin, soak the roots in a bucket of water for 4–6 hours before planting to rehydrate them. Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil and ample space for the tree’s mature size.

Dig a hole twice as wide as the spread of the roots and deep enough to keep the root flare (where the roots begin to spread from the trunk) at or slightly above ground level. Create a small mound of soil in the center of the hole, spread the roots evenly over it, backfill with native soil, and gently tamp down to remove air pockets. Water thoroughly after planting.

Keep the soil consistently moist (not soggy) during the first growing season, and apply mulch around the base—avoiding direct contact with the trunk—to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Stake the tree if necessary, and prune only to remove dead or damaged branches. With proper care, your bare root tree will establish quickly and grow strong for years to come.

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