Bald Cypress
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| Plant Information | |
| Common Name | Bald Cypress |
| Botanical Name | Taxodium distichum |
| Description | |
| Plant Type | Shade |
| Mature Height | 60 to 75 ft |
| Mature Width | 40 to 50 ft |
| Growth Habit | Pyramidal |
| Bloom Color | Non-Flowering |
| Bloom Interest | Non-Flowering |
| Seasonal Interest | Summer, Fall |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Type | Fern-like |
| Fall Color | Yellow-Orange |
| Attributes | Clay Soil, Decorative Fruit, Deer Resistant, Wet Soil |
| Attracts Butterflies | No |
| Attracts Birds | No |
| Care | |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 to 9 |
| Zoned for KC Region | Yes |
| Water Preference | Wet,Moist,Well-drained |
| Maintenance Level | Low |
| Cost | Moderate |
| Watering Notes | Water deeply if rainfall is less than 1" per week especially for the first 3 years after planting. After roots are established, water deeply in extreme weather situations. |
| Fertilize Notes | According to Missouri Department of Conservation, trees seldom need to be fertilized even when planting. But it may be used to increase growth rates. If the tree is weak or distressed, fertilizer should only be applied sparingly. |
| Prune Notes | Relatively low maintenance is required but any pruning should be done in late winter after extreme cold has passed. |