Bald Cypress Tree - Live Bare Root, 2-3 ft | and 13 similar items

Bald Cypress Tree - Bare Root, 2-3 ft | Taxodium distichum Deciduous Conifer - Wet Site Champion - Elegant, Feathery Foliage The Bald Cypress is a unique deciduous conifer known for its soft, feathery needles, picturesque form, and ability to thrive in wet or periodically flooded soils. It's a standout choice for ponds, low-lying areas, and landscapes needing a tough, attractive shade tree. Perfect for water edges, rain gardens, and large yards. Plant Highlights Height: 50-70 ft mature (sometimes taller) Spread: 25-35 ft Growth Rate: Moderate to fast Sunlight: Full sun Soil: Prefers moist to wet soils; tolerates standing water and also adapts to average, well-drained soils Hardiness: USDA Zones 4-9 Foliage: Soft, feathery green needles turning russet-orange in fall before dropping Bark: Reddish-brown, becoming fibrous with age Habit: Pyramidal when young, broadening with age Why Customers Love It Thrives in wet or low-lying sites where other trees struggle Beautiful, soft-textured foliage and fall color Unique deciduous conifer character Great for pond edges, streams, and large landscapes Durable and long-lived Pollination Bald Cypress is wind-pollinated, producing small cones. It is valued mainly for its form, foliage, and site adaptability rather than its cones. Care Instructions Light: Full sun Water: Keep evenly moist during establishment; tolerates wet soils once established Soil: Prefers moist or wet soil but adapts to a range of conditions Pruning: Minimal pruning needed; remove dead or damaged branches in late winter Fertilizer: Wait until the tree is established before applying fertilizer Planting Tips Bald Cypress can be planted in spring or fall, depending on your USDA zone. Fall planting is excellent for cooler climates, allowing roots to establish during dormancy. Spring planting works well in all suitable zones. Plant at the original nursery depth, water deeply after planting, and mulch around the base to preserve moisture. Shipping Shipped bare root during dormancy for maximum transplant success and vigorous spring growth. Each tree is carefully inspected, hydrated, and securely packaged for shipping. Why Buy From Us Premium bare root trees at affordable prices Fast reliable shipping Cold-climate tested stock Perfect for wet sites, ponds large landscapes Wholesale bulk options available