bald cypress

Taxodium distichum 'Pendens'

The bald cypress (Taxodium distichum 'Pendens') is a fascinating specimen of the cypress family. Grown primarily in the southeastern United states, this evergreen conifer features graceful, arching, weeping branches that drape from a trunk of twisted, reddish-brown bark. It is also extremely tolerant of moist ground and wet conditions, making it a great choice for a privacy screen, windbreak, or accent in the landscape. Numerous curly needles create an airy, feathery texture to the top, and in the fall, the yellow tips turn a russet brown that adds a nice dimension to the tree. The bald cypress requires little maintenance and can easily grow 40 -60 feet tall with a wider spread once mature.