Bald Cypress

Bald Cypress brings soft feathery foliage, warm copper fall color and excellent tolerance of wet sites. Growth habit: Pyramidal; develops a broad base with age. Landscape uses include large specimen, rain garden, pond edge, wet site, native garden. Plant it in full sun. Water needs: Average to wet; adaptable once established. Typical mature size is 50–70 ft tall by 20–30 ft wide, although growth varies with climate, soil, pruning and care.

Plant details

• Botanical name: Taxodium distichum
• Light: Full sun
• USDA zones: 4–9
• Mature height: 50–70 ft
• Mature width: 20–30 ft
• Foliage: Deciduous conifer
• Water: Average to wet; adaptable once established
• Growth habit: Pyramidal; develops a broad base with age
• Landscape uses: Large specimen, rain garden, pond edge, wet site, native garden

Plant size and performance vary with climate, soil, pruning and care.