Bald cypress (Taxodium distichum)
Bald cypress, also known as Baldcypress, Southern Bald Cypress, Southern Cypress, Red cypress, Gulf cypress, Tidewater red-cypress
Bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) is a long-lived deciduous conifer native to swamps, creeks, and rivers in southeastern areas of North America. These trees grow quite slow, but due to their longevity, they can reach remarkable heights. Bald cypress is often cultivated as an ornamental plant in temperate and subtropical regions worldwide.
Key Facts About Bald cypress
Attributes of Bald cypress
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Height
15 m to 50 m
Spread
6 m to 9 m
Leaf Color
Green Yellow Brown
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
Green Yellow
Scientific Classification of Bald cypress
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Conifers
Order
Pinales
Family
Cypress
Genus
Cypresses
Species
Bald cypress