Common Bald Cypress

Tagged as: Salt-Tolerant Trees and Shrubs, Plants Tolerant of Wet Sites, not favored by deer, Native Trees, large evergreen, Trees and Shrubs That Attract Birds

Botanical Name: Taxodium distichum
Common Name: Common Bald Cypress*

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Form	Fall form	Leaf

Fall leaf	Fruit	Bark

Height: 50-70' Spread: 20-30' Habit/Form: Pyramidal Growth rate: M Zones: 4-10
Cultural requirements: Sun; adaptable to wet, dry, and swampy locations; prefers acidic soils; shows chlorosis symptoms in high pH soil
Ornamental Characteristics: Straight narrow tree with wide base; sage green leaves turn a russet-red in fall; a stately deciduous conifer; native to Midwest
Use in the Landscape: Specimen or grouping for parks, larger areas, and around lakes

Birds Attracted: Waterfowl
Plant Appeal: Seeds; shelter 

Aerial Salt Tolerance: Highest degree of salt tolerance; use in most exposed areas

*Native to Illinois

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