Baldcypress
(Taxodium distichum)
Other Information
Physical Characteristics
Type: Tree
Height: 50 - 75 ft
Spread: 20 - 40 ft
Flower Color: N/A
Flower Time: N/A
Fruit Type: Cones
Fruit Color: Green / Turquoise
Autumn Color: Orange / Copper
Sun Conditions: Full Sun / Part Shade
Shade Tolerance: Medium
Moisture Preference: Medium / High
Deer Resistance*: Low / Medium
Dog Safe**: Yes
Conservation Status (MD): SNR - Unranked
Other Names:
*Deer resistance can vary based on many factors
**Always consult with a veterinarian about plants toxic to dogs and other animals
Wildlife Benefits:
Baldcypress seeds are eaten by birds and small mammals. Trees offer nesting, cover, and habitat to a variety of wildlife. It is a larval host to a few moth species.