Common Name(s): | Bald Cypress, Cypress,Bald |
Scientific Name: | Taxodium distichum |
Family: | Cupressaceae |
Longevity: | Perennial |
Season: | Warm |
Origin: | Native |
Height: | 50 m |
Flowers: | April |
Fruits: | Fall |
Description: A tree occurring in swamps, along rivers and streams, and other moist sites . Often planted as an ornamental near lakes and ponds as well as upland sites. In wet and frequently inundated areas, the roots produce woody projections called "cypress-knees". Bald cypress lumber is decay-resistant, even when in contact with soil. |