| Botanical Name | Taxodium distichum |
| Description | The Bald Cypress Tree is an iconic Texas native that is virtually tailor-made for the Houston metro area. This large 45-gallon (45G) specimen provides immediate scale and shade. It is uniquely adapted to thrive in our heavy, wet clay soils where other trees might struggle, yet it remains surprisingly drought-tolerant once established. Its feathery green summer needles transform into a stunning cinnamon-copper hue before dropping in late autumn. |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Height x Width | 50-70' Height x 20-30' Width |
| Water | High; loves moisture and is excellent for low-lying areas or bioswales. |
| Zones | 4 - 10 |
| Fertilization | Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring. Acidic fertilizer can help if leaves show yellowing (chlorosis) in high-pH soils. |
| Pruning | Minimal; only to remove dead wood or maintain a strong central leader. |
| Deer Resistance | Moderate |
| Botanical Name | Taxodium distichum |
| Description | The Bald Cypress Tree is an iconic Texas native that is virtually tailor-made for the Houston metro area. This large 45-gallon (45G) specimen provides immediate scale and shade. It is uniquely adapted to thrive in our heavy, wet clay soils where other trees might struggle, yet it remains surprisingly drought-tolerant once established. Its feathery green summer needles transform into a stunning cinnamon-copper hue before dropping in late autumn. |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Height x Width | 50-70' Height x 20-30' Width |
| Water | High; loves moisture and is excellent for low-lying areas or bioswales. |
| Zones | 4 - 10 |
| Fertilization | Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring. Acidic fertilizer can help if leaves show yellowing (chlorosis) in high-pH soils. |
| Pruning | Minimal; only to remove dead wood or maintain a strong central leader. |
| Deer Resistance | Moderate |