Bald Cypress

Bald Cypress Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade Rate of growth: Slow to moderate, growing about 1-2 feet per year Mature size: 50-70 feet tall and 20-40 feet wide Why plant one? Bald Cypress is a beautiful, long-lived tree that is perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your landscape. It has a distinctive pyramidal shape and its bark is reddish-brown and stringy. Bald Cypress is also known for its ability to thrive in wet areas, making it a good choice for planting near ponds, streams, or wetlands. How much does it grow per year? Bald Cypress grows about 1-2 feet per year. This means that it will reach its mature size of 50-70 feet tall and 20-40 feet wide in about 50-70 years. Other features: Pyramidal shape Reddish-brown, stringy bark Wetland tolerant Long-lived Deer resistant Fall color ranges from yellow to orange Where to plant: Bald Cypress can be planted in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil, but it can also tolerate some