bald cypress
This plant grows well in the following regions:
- SMSierra and Coastal Mountains
- CVCentral Valley
- DTDesert
- NCNorth and Central Coast
- SCSouth Coast
Map of regions (click to enlarge)
Description
Bald Cypress is a very tough tree with the unique characteristic of being a deciduous conifer. This quality results in a striking winter form. Bald Cypress can tolerate a variety of soil conditions and is well at home in moist or dry soils. Cultivated trees may attain a size of 100 feet tall with a broad conical shape. Trees have shaggy cinnamon bark and sprays of flat needle-like green leaves that turn an orange-toned brown before dropping each year. Its tolerance of soil saturation makes this tree very well suited for water side planting.
Sun needs:
- Full sun
Water needs:
- Medium water
More information
- Sunset Western Garden Book 2012 edition pg. 624
- Garden Guides
- Arbor Day Foundation
- Missouri Botanical Garden
