Bald Cypress Tree – Taxodium distichum Live Plant | 18–24 Inches Tall | 1 Quart Pot | Deciduous Conifer | Zones 4–10 | Ornamental Tree

Add a distinctive native North American tree to your landscape with this Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum) live plant. Known for its soft, feathery green foliage, Bald Cypress develops beautiful orange-brown fall color before shedding its foliage for winter. Although commonly associated with wetlands, rivers, and swamps, this adaptable tree can also grow in a variety of landscape soils, including areas that are periodically wet or dry. This young tree is approximately 18–24 inches tall and comes in a 1-quart pot, ready for continued growth in your garden or landscape.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Bald Cypress tree
✔️ Approximate height: 18–24 inches
✔️ 1-quart nursery pot
✔️ Healthy young Taxodium distichum
✔️ Deciduous conifer with soft, feathery foliage
✔️ Suitable for landscape planting

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Bald Cypress
Botanical Name: Taxodium distichum
Plant Type: Deciduous conifer / landscape tree
Growth Stage: Young live plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Adaptable to clay, loam, or sandy soils
Watering: Keep evenly moist during establishment; more drought tolerant once established
Foliage: Soft, feathery green; turns orange-brown in fall
Growth Habit: Upright, pyramidal when young
Mature Height: Approximately 50–70 feet
Mature Width: Approximately 20–30 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
USDA Zones: 4–10
Container Friendly: Yes, while young; best planted in the landscape long term
Best Uses: Large gardens, wetlands, ornamental landscapes, shade tree plantings

💡 Care Tip: Plant your Bald Cypress in full sun and water regularly during the first few years while the root system becomes established. The tree tolerates both wet and relatively dry soil conditions once established, but consistent moisture is beneficial for young trees. Some temporary leaf drop or stress can occur after shipping; water promptly and allow the plant time to acclimate outdoors.