5 Seeds Taxodium distichum Bald Cypress Tree Deciduous Conifer

Taxodium distichum, commonly known as Bald Cypress, is a deciduous conifer prized for its feathery, bright green needles that turn a warm rust-orange in autumn before dropping. This adaptable tree offers year-round ornamental interest with a graceful, pyramidal form and distinctive textured bark that matures to a handsome gray-brown. A versatile and long-lived choice for larger landscapes, water gardens, and specimen plantings.
Bald Cypress works beautifully as a shade or specimen tree in spacious yards, parks, and along ponds or stream banks where its tolerance for moist conditions shines. Its fine foliage and conical silhouette add elegant structure to the garden, while the rot-resistant wood and unique "knees" give it notable character over time. Grow it as a focal point in a damp corner or as a stately backdrop in a mixed planting.
Species: Taxodium distichum
Type: Deciduous conifer
Plant_Habit: Upright, pyramidal
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist to wet, well-drained, adaptable
Zones: 4 to 9
Germination: Cold stratification recommended to improve germination
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil, keep consistently moist
Spacing: 20 to 30 feet apart
Notes: Thrives in wet soils and near water features