Taxodium distichum
Bald Cypress, Deciduous Cypress
Tree Characteristics
Leaves:
Deciduous
Height:
15 - 21m
Width:
7 - 12m
Growth Rate:
Fast
Tree Tolerances
Plant Hardiness Zone:
5, 6
Shade Tolerance:
Full Sun Part Shade
pH Tolerance:
Tolerant of acid to slightly alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 7.5)
Drought Tolerance:
Very High
Flooding Tolerance:
High
Salt Spray Tolerance:
Tolerant
Soil Salt Tolerance:
Moderate
Planting site and Native Range
Planting Site:
Parks, Highway, Residential, Wide Median
Native to Ontario:
No
Native to North America:
Yes
Insects and Diseases
No serious or common issues in the urban environment.
Management Notes
Can develop chlorosis in alkaline soils
Cultivars
Peve Minaret, Monarch of Illinois, Shawnee Brave