2.5 Gal. Bald Cypress Deciduous Tree

Description

The bald cypress tree from Flowerwood is a deciduous conifer that grows long branches and is often found in wetland areas. The name bald cypress comes from the fact that its flat needles give it a bald appearance. Each Fall, these needles turn a beautiful coppery bronze before dropping. They can also be great warning signals for the health of the tree. If your bald cypress starts turning copper in the Spring or Summer, this could be a sign of a thirsty or stressed tree. Bald Cypress can be planted near ponds, creeks or anywhere you need a large ornamental tree that wildlife love. Once established, it will require very little maintenance. The bald cypress is a slow grower but a creeping giant. At maturity, they can reach heights in excess of 65 ft. As they get larger, the trunks of the bald cypress flare and knobby roots protrude from the ground around it. Water regularly, mulch around the base of the tree and fertilize each Spring with a slow-release fertilizer to keep your tree growing strong and your needles green.

• Bald cypress is a deciduous conifer tree with green, flat foliage
• Foliage turns a beautiful coppery bronze before dropping in the fall
• Cypress tree reaches a mature height of 65 plus feet, can grow 2 ft. to 3 ft. a year until maturity
• Tree is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 10
• Fertilize in the spring with a slow-release fertilizer
• Can be planted in full sun to part shade
• Low maintenance once established