Foliage
Bark
Twig
Fruit
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Taxonomy
| Family | Cupressaceae |
|---|---|
| Genus | Taxodium |
| Species | distichum |
| Common Name | baldcypress |
| iTree Code | TADI2 |
Plant Form
| Form | Tree: large |
|---|---|
| Height | 0 feet |
| Spread | 0 feet |
| Deciduous | Yes |
Identification Description
| Foliage | Deciduous Linear and flat. Pinnately arranged needles | Leaf Type
 |
Needle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needles | 1 | ||
| Bark | Thin and fibrous with a pattern of flat ridges and narrow furrows. | ||
| Bud | Pointed scales. | Bud Arrangement
|
None |
| Twig | Start off green and become brown after the first year. | ||
| Flower | Flowers are monoecious. | ||
| Fruit | Small obovoid cones are purple-green when immature and turn brown with maturity (1yr.) | ||
| Fall Color | Russet | ||
Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
|
pH Levels | Salt Tolerance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 3b | Min | 5.5 | Soil | High |
| Max | 9b | Max | 6.8 | Spray | High |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
|---|---|---|
| Intermediate | Intolerant | Unknown |
Species Status
| Nebraska Native | |
|---|---|
| U.S. Native |
|
| Region of Origin | United States |