Bald Cypress

The Bald Cypress is a long lived, deciduous conifer in the same family as the Redwood. It is multifunctional tree that offers numerous benefits in a permaculture setting. Its adaptability to wet conditions, ability to stabilize soil, support for wildlife, and contribution to soil health make it a valuable asset in sustainable land management. By planting Bald Cypress you can enhance water management, support biodiversity, and create a resilient and productive ecosystem. And I don't know about you, but its majestic beauty increases our mental health here at the nursery! Native to the southeastern US. Its seeds provide food to birds and mammals, and it is the larval host for the Bald Cypress Sphinx Moth.

Arrives well rooted in a 3.5 x 9 inch deep treepot.

Latin Name: Taxodium distichum

Site and Soil: Full sun; thrives in moist soils and adapts well to wet, swampy conditions and can tolerate occasional flooding

Size at Maturity: 60-100' h x  20-30' w

USDA Zone: 4-9