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Taxodium distichum
Bald Cypress,Swamp Cypress
Notes

Uses: Tall majestic tree from the United States. Soft green foliage turns orange in autumn. Best used in larger parks and gardens. Impressive as an avenue tree however root system can cause issues if planted next to roads or similar infrastructure. Does best in moist soils and can tolerate waterlogging or regular inundation.

  • Canopy Shape canopy-pyramidal_d Pyramidal
  • Height 15-18m
  • Spread 4-6m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Cupressaceae
  • Botanical Name Taxodium distichum
  • Common Name Bald Cypress,Swamp Cypress
  • Origin North America
  • Habit Erect
  • Landscape 2nd line coast, Coastal footslopes, Plains, Footslopes, Hills
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Neutral
  • Supplementary Watering Moderate
  • Flower Colour Yellow, Green
  • Flowering Time Spring
  • Foliage Green
  • Flower Type Catkins
  • Purpose Ornamental
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Deciduous
  • Seasonal Colour Autumn
  • Trunk Rough
  • Form Tall Tree (Usually exceeds 10m)