Deciduous tree – Bald Cypress

Bald Cypress

Botanical name: taxodium distichum 

Beginner friendly?: yes 

Average size at maturity: can reach over 150 ft in height with up to a 30 ft spread 

Bloom time: spring/summer 

Hardy zone: 8-11 

Flower color: green/yellow 

Foliage color: green, yellow, brown 

Growth rate: grows about 2 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune in the late winter or early spring during dormancy to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings in the fall or winter months 

Landscape use: privacy, shade, erosion control, specimen plant, background planting 

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: flood tolerant, disease resistant, deer resistant 

Watering instructions: water when the top layer of soil has dried out 

Best time to plant: year-round 

Best type of soil: can adapt to all kinds of soil 

Companion plants: milkweed, azaleas, yucca 

Toxicity level: non-toxic to humans and pets 

Invasive species: no