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| Identification |
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Genus
Taxodium
Species
distichum
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
bald cypress
Family
CUPRESSACEAE
Specimen number
S13928
Data source
Allergy p259;HtZn p173
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Tree
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
50' - 70'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Sandy
Acceptable soil pH
Soil pH 05-06
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 05a-11
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 10-03
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
This is an insect resistant variety. Taxodium distichum can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -20� Fahrenheit. Bald cypress needs summer days with high heat. This plant likes soils that are sandy. Full sun is ideal for this species. It likes moist soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
yes
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Light
Hay fever season
Mar 01 - May 31
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
This anemophilous species has only a light pollen count during hay fever season. Hay fever season usually extends from March to May.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
fragrant cones
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Taxodium distichum is a native plant in the natural environment that occurs throughout Midwest US.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Taxodium distichum is a woody perennial. Bald cypress is deciduous in nature. Leaves: This plant has deciduous needle-like leaves that turn orange-brown in autumn. Flowers: This species has inconspicuous flowers. Flowers begin in March and don't stop until May.
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