Bald Cypress
Taxodium distichium
Spread: 20-30'
Shape: Wide, narrow and pyramidal when young becoming increasing flared at the trunk
Foliage: Deciduous conifer of ancient origin that is widely planted in Texas as a
shade tree and an interesting specimen. Its layered branches with needle-like leaflets that
turn from dark green to bronze or rich pumpkin brown in autumn give it a feathery, fine-textured appearance
Fall Color: Yellow to bronze
Hardiness: 4-11
Comments: Wet to dry. Prefers sand but will tolerate clay bogs. Street tree, specimen,
distinguished mass planting. Can become chlorotic in high pH soils
