Bald Cypress

Thiscypress tree, taxodium distichumis a North American native evergreen tree species. It will grow well in the full sunshine in USDA planting zones 4 through 9. This tree tolerates either drought or flooding and doesn't mind the heavy, moist soil of swamps, riverbanks, or ponds.

It will reach a mature height somewhere between fifty and seventy feet. If growing along the water's edge, the species develops knob-like formations called knees. These appear just above the water's surface. This species naturally takes a triangular shape with a broad bottom and a narrow but slightly round top.

Early explorers noted its growth from the low marshlands of eastern Maryland to the lower Mississippi River valley in the forests and mountains across much of the east coast. They quickly realized that the bald cypress tree resisted rotting, thanks to its water-loving nature. So they began growing it for building their homes and making tools, barrels, fences, and railroad ties.

Today, American gardeners grow the bald cypress tree for its ability to thrive in many soils, evergreen color, shapely form, and ease of care. Wholesale Nursery suggests this tree for those who need something to plant in always wet, poorly-drained soil.

Where to Grow the Bald Cypress Tree

To grow the bald cypress tree, imagine the content of a Swamp lots of rich, organic material and wet, heavy soil. If you have these features on your property, this tree would be ideal for you:

• A creek or river
• Either an engineered or natural pond
• A Water Garden
• Near a natural spring that always stays wet
• An area prone to floods that never seems to dry completely

Order Your Bald Cypress Tree From Wholesale Nursery

The bald cypress tree is perfect for those with slow-drainage issues in their yards. It is a water-loving tree that flourishes in these very challenging growing conditions--order yours from Wholesale Nursery today.