Taxonomy
Clade | angiosperm |
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 |
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 |
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U.S. Native |
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Region of Origin | United States |