Bald Cypress
Taxodium distichum
Tree
Bald Cypress is a Florida-native tree with moderate water needs. It is valued for large Florida-native deciduous conifer with soft feathery foliage and strong wet-site tolerance. Research supports USDA zones 5a–10b. Animal safety remains Not Verified where exact veterinary evidence is unavailable.
Key Facts
SUN
Water REQUIREMENT
Moderate
Mature Size
60–80 ft tall × 25–35 ft wide
growth
foliage
Deciduous
maintenance
Florida native
Florida Native
Where It Works
Specimen
Shade Tree
Wet Site
Naturalistic Planting
Wildlife
Florida-Friendly
Florida-Friendly & Wildlife
Tree; Moderate water.
Pets & Horses
Safety information has not yet been verified for this plant.
dogs
Not Verified
cats
Not Verified
horses
Not Verified
Dog, cat, and horse safety remain Not Verified under the Garden Spot species-specific evidence standard.
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