Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum)

Bald Cypress – Deciduous Conifer of Southern Swamps

Taxodium distichum, the Bald Cypress, is a iconic deciduous conifer native to the southeastern U.S. swamps and floodplains. It is famous for its "knees" – woody pneumatophores that protrude from the roots in wet conditions. The feathery, light green needles turn a beautiful russet-orange in fall before dropping. The bark is fibrous and reddish-brown. It is extremely long-lived, rot-resistant, and adapts to drier upland sites. A majestic tree for wet or dry landscapes.

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