Bald Cypress Trees For Sale
The Bald Cypress Tree (Taxodium distichum) is a tall and stately deciduous conifer that will enhance your landscape with elegance. This tree is a great shade or ornamental tree choice for collectors. It is also excellent for creating a Zen garden near a pond or other water source, such as a stream. Its light green needles invite you to touch them, unlike the spiky needles.
Bald Cypress Tree Details
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
The Bald Cypress Tree is a stately deciduous conifer with reddish bark that grows in a pyramidal habit. This tree is native to the southeastern parts of the United States. It produces small cones that drop seeds to the ground below.
This is a low-maintenance tree that requires minimal effort once well-established in your garden. While it appears to be a standard evergreen, this tree is actually a deciduous conifer and will shed its soft green needles in the winter months.
These conifers prefer to be planted in a location with well-draining, acidic soil. They can tolerate different soils, including very wet or occasionally flooded soils. They can also tolerate some salt in the soil. Avoid planting in alkaline soils; this can lead to chlorosis.
Are you having deer problems? This is a deer-resistant tree. Protect it while it is young and vulnerable to damage from 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
The Bald Cypress Tree is notable for its Cypress knees, knobby protrusions that emerge from the soil, creating a mystical environment suitable for fairies...excellent for promoting imagination in all of us!
Customer Reviews
I purchased 100 seedlings. They were healthy when delivered. The roots were moist and properly packaged. Ordering more.
My Bald Cypress Tree from TN Nursery exceeded expectations. It arrived fresh, well-prepared, and is already showing signs of vigorous growth. Truly a great investment.
The Bald Cypress Tree I ordered is growing strong and steady. TN Nursery provided a tree with excellent roots and lush foliage, and it’s thriving in my garden.
I am very pleased with the Bald Cypress Tree from TN Nursery. It was shipped quickly, arrived healthy, and has established itself well in my yard.
The Bald Cypress Tree I purchased has greatly enhanced my landscape. Its feathery green leaves are beautiful, and the tree arrived in perfect condition.
Is a bald cypress a good yard tree?
Yes, a Bald Cypress is a wonderful yard tree that adds beauty and character to any landscape. It grows tall with soft, feathery foliage that turns a rich bronze in fall. Its strong roots and graceful shape make it both attractive and long-lasting.
How big does a bald cypress tree get?
A Bald Cypress tree can grow 50 to 70 feet tall with a wide, pyramid-shaped canopy. It develops a strong trunk and soft, feathery foliage that adds elegance to any landscape. Over time, it becomes a striking, long-lived shade tree.
Where do bald cypress trees grow best?
Bald Cypress trees grow best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. They thrive near ponds, rivers, or low-lying areas where they can access plenty of water. With sunlight and moisture, they develop strong roots and beautiful, feathery foliage.
Exposure
The Bald Cypress Tree thrives in full sun to partial shade. For optimal growth, it prefers full sun, which means it needs at least six hours of direct sunlight each day. However, it can accept some shade, particularly in hot climates.
Height at Maturity
Over 25 Feet
Usage
Evergreen
Shipped As
Bare-root
Ships
UPS
Planting Zones
4-10
How To Grow
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.
