$69.00
BALD CYPRESS 'taxodpum distichum' NATIVE. Known as the “Swamp cypress”, this conifer reaches 100’-150’ with diameters of 3’ to 6’ or more. This species is also called “Wood eternal” because the heartwood is resistant to decay. It is one of the rare conifers that is deciduous. The ‘leaves’ are a yellow-green and resembles a feathery pinnately (or bi-pinnately) compound leaf. This tree is found in deep, moist, sandy loams. The wood of this species is very durable and is used in the construction of docks, bridges, silos, tanks, caskets, general millwork, green house construction, seed flats, shingles, cooperage, poles, pilings, and crossties. The resin from the cones is used locally as an analgesic for lesions of the skin. The knees are fashioned wooden novelties for the tourist trade. This species has a limited ornamental use. It has a beautiful fern-like foliage. It has attractive orange-red fall color This tree is very versatile and grows and many different soils. Uses: planted as street trees, as a hedge or screen, shade tree. Wood used in building construction, fence posts, planking in boats, doors, blinds, flooring, shingles, caskets, interior trim, and cabinetry. It improves water quality and provides flood control in wet areas. Cypress mulch
Fun Facts: Is long-lived 600-1000 years. It is one of the longest living trees in the world- its rings hold years of climate data. It is the Louisiana State tree. Is part of the Redwood family and is know as Tidewater Red Cypress, Southern cypress, Yellow cypress, Swamp cypress, Guld cypress, Red cypress, and White Cypress. Ecological benefits: help prevent erosion caused by flood events and the root system traps pollutants. Starts production seeds when they are 30 years old.
50-70 ft tall
Zones 4-10
We only ship to the continental USA no shipping to California, Arizona, Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Our plants ship bare root or with minimal soil in a bag. No shipment of 5 gallon pots or larger they must be picked up at the nursery ( or call for special shipping arrangements to see if we can ship to you ).
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