Bald Cypress Bush

Bald cypress trees growing in swamps have a peculiarity of growth called cypress knees. Bald cypresses are well adapted to wet conditions along riverbanks and swamps.

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Bald cypress bush

A bald cypress taxodium distichum isn t actually bald. Baldcypress trees are native from maryland along the eastern coast to texas and as far west as the mississippi valley. Soft feathery needles abound on this tree which loses its needles once a year in winter.

Soft feathery needles abound on this tree which loses its needles once a year in winter. Bald cypress taxodium distichum a 50 to 70 foot tall conifer has no serious pest problems and is tolerant of deer clay soil and wet areas. Bald cypress taxodium distichum also called swamp cypress ornamental and timber conifer family cupressaceae native to swampy areas of southern north america.

The tree has a very soft feathery look. In fact roots of swamp dwelling specimens whose knees are removed do not decrease in oxygen content and the trees continue to thrive. Like every living tree it grows foliage that helps it with photosynthesis.

The bald cypress was designated the official state tree of louisiana in 1963 and is considered by some to be a symbol of the southern swamps. Cascade falls bald cypress taxodium distichum cascade falls is a weeping form 8 to 20 feet high. The first scientific reference to the species was made in 1640.

The towering bald cypress taxodium distichum is a common sight on southern waterways but it s also well suited to california climes and is often grown as an ornamental. Green whisper bald cypress taxodium distichum jfs sgpn has very bright green foliage. The wood of the bald cypress is valued for its water resistance and is known as pecky or peggy cypress in the lumber trade when it contains small attactive holes caused by a fungus.

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