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Bald cypress

Taxodium distichum

Bald cypress
Photo: (c) Annika Lindqvist, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Annika Lindqvist ยท iNaturalist

About Bald cypress

Bald cypress is a wonderful native tree that brings natural beauty and life to any yard. This graceful tree drops its needles in fall, turning a lovely copper color before it goes bare for winter. Many birds and wildlife depend on it for food and shelter, so you'll be doing your part to support local creatures while enjoying their company. It's a real showstopper in any landscape, and neighbors will admire it for generations to come.

Growing bald cypress is straightforward. It loves full sun, so plant it where it gets plenty of light throughout the day. This tree is naturally hardy and adapted to our local conditions, which means it's forgiving and doesn't demand much fussing once established. Water it regularly when you're first planting, then let it settle in and do its thing. You'll have a beautiful, low-maintenance addition to your garden that keeps giving year after year.

Native to 41 states