Bald Cypress 'Taxodium distichum' Live Tree Plant - Set of 2

Bring the beauty of nature into your garden with our Bald Cypress 'Taxodium distichum' live tree plants! This set includes two healthy, bare-root trees, each measuring between 12 to 16 inches. Known for their unique characteristic of shedding leaves in the fall, these deciduous conifers offer stunning fall colors and a striking appearance with their distinctive "knees." Perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your landscape, these trees thrive in wet conditions and are a wonderful choice for a variety of garden settings.

• Growth Habit: Young trees have a pyramidal shape, maturing to a columnar form.
• Fall Color: Beautiful tan, cinnamon, and fiery orange hues.
• Ideal Location: Thrives in swampy, wet conditions; perfect for water gardens.
• Care Level: Low maintenance; suitable for novice gardeners.
• Root Feature: Unique pneumatophores (air-bearing roots) that aid in stability and respiration.
• Hardiness: Grows well in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9; can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°F.
• Transportation: Freshly dug and wrapped for optimal health upon arrival.

Attributes

Common Name: Bald Cypress
Scientific Name: Taxodium distichum
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Watering: Regular watering; prefers moist soil
Soil: Adaptable to various soil types, thrives in wet, swampy conditions
Hardiness Zones: 5-9
Growth Habit: Pyramidal when young, columnar when mature
Format: Bare root, set of 2