Taxodium Distichum - Bald Cypress Seedlings Details
Taxodium distichum: Native Wetland Tree
Bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) seedlings grow into a native conifer of the southeastern United States and the Mississippi Valley. Unlike many other conifers, it drops its needles each fall.
Soft light green, fern-like foliage emerges in the spring, forming a light, airy canopy. The leaves turn beautiful shades of copper, cinnamon, and rich bronze in the fall before they drop, leaving a clean, upright form.
Wildlife Support and Healthy Ecosystems
Squirrels, songbirds, and wood ducks all eat the seeds inside the cones, and birds find the branches a resting place. It is suitable for use as a specimen tree, planted in rows, and in groves along swamps and ponds. In wet ground, older bald cypress may grow knobby knees. Beaver and deer will occasionally eat young seedlings, especially in wetland areas, so wire cages are a good investment for the first few years.
Bald Cypress Seedlings for Sale: Planting Ponds, Wet Sites and Groves
This plant ships bare root. Our bald cypress seedlings for sale come 12 to 18 inches tall in packs of 100. They grow in USDA zones 4 to 10, in full sun, and take anything from wet, acidic ground to ordinary yard soil, except alkaline soil. For a grove or a wetland restoration, space them 10 to 15 feet apart, or closer for a screen. Clear the grass and weeds in a 2-foot circle around each one. Plant while they're dormant, at the depth they grew, and don't let the roots dry out the first summer. Top growth is slow the first year, then picks up to 1 to 2 feet a year.
Taxodium distichum Seedlings Are Ideal for Wholesale and Large Plantings
Bald cypress seedlings are an economical way to mass large areas with hardy native ornamental species of trees that can live for centuries. These seedlings are suitable for farm ponds, restoration projects, and conservation sites.
Planting & Growing Information
Ships: Ships Between November 15-29
Planting Zone: 4-10
Height at Maturity: 50-70 Feet
Water Needs: Moderate to High
Sun or Shade: Full sun
Bloom Season: Not grown for flowers
Care: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Mulch around each seedling to hold moisture.
Exposure: Full Sun
Plant Attributes: Native conifer known for exceptional tolerance to wet and poorly drained soils, Long-lived, hardy species with excellent resistance to wind, flooding, and temperature extremes, Low maintenance & longevity
Growing Tips: Learn more about the benefits and care of bald cypress trees with our Bald Cypress guide. You can also explore our collection of tree seedlings to discover more trees for your landscape or garden.
