Bald Cypress - (pkg of 500)
- Item #: 15-0500
A coastal plain species found in river bottoms and swampy areas characterized by frequent and prolonged flooding. Baldcypress is a large, long-lived, deciduous tree reaching 100-150 feet in height and 3-6 feet in diameter. It grows best in full sunlight. It can be grown on many upland soils and can tolerate a wide climatic range making it increasingly popular in cities and urban areas as an ornamental or shade tree. Commercially, baldcypress should not be planted above the coastal plain, but for ornamental purposes its range can be extended considerably. The heartwood of old growth baldcypress is very resistant to rot. This is not true with younger second growth trees. In exposed situations the wood should be treated if rot resistance is essential. Baldcypress has long been favored for lumber, exterior siding, paneling, fences, furniture, cabinetry, flooring, shingles, and other uses.
