Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Aka: Swamp Cypress, Red Cypress

Native to: Swampy areas of the southeastern United States

Lighting requirements: Full sun

Height: 50-100'

Width: 20-30'

Winter: Drops leaves

Seasonal interest: Red/orange fall color

Drought tolerance: Tolerates seasonal droughts, but may drop leaves

Hardiness Zones: 5-11

Soil requirements: Prefers moist soils

pH range: Prefers acidic soils with a pH <6.8

Notes: Develops knobby above-ground knees. Commonly used around swamps and rivers.