Bald Cypress
Taxodium distichum
$21.95
24 in stock
2025 Winter/Spring Shipping Season
All orders are for 2025 Winter/Spring
All trees will be shipped bare-root and dormant
Spring Shipping Schedule
Plant Zones 9-8: Late January – February
Plant Zones 8-7: February – March
Plant Zones 6-5: April – early May
For more information see the Ordering & Shipping section below.
Native to wetlands along running streams, the Bald Cypress is a moderately fast-growing tree that can be a beautiful addition to any property. When mature, Bald Cypresses develop into a broad-topped, spreading, open specimen. These trees can grow to be 100-150 feet in height, and can reach 40-50 feet in 15-25 years. Although they are native to wetlands, they tend to grow quicker in moist, well-drained soils. The flowers and fruit are not showy sights. The flowers are brown and droopy, the rounded fruits are green then brown in maturity. Some birds and squirrels can be attracted to the fruit. The real showstopper for the Bald Cypress is the deciduous leaves. In the spring and summer, they are a pretty green, in the fall the transform into a vibrant copper.
| Height | 60'-80' |
| Spread | 25'-35' |
| Tree Form | Pyramidal |
| USDA Zone | 5-10 |
| Blooms | March - April |
| Drops Fruit or Nuts | October - December |
| Soil | sand; loam; clay; acidic; slightly alkaline; wet to well-drained |
| Soil pH | Acidic to neutral |
| Light Requirements | Full sun or partial shade |
| Pollination | Self-Fertile |
| Spacing | 20-30' |
| Pruning | Little required |
| Fertilization | Do not fertilize at planting. Once the trees are established, fertilize in early spring (Mar-April) as growth begins. Do not fertilize in the fall, which could promote late season tender growth that can be damaged by early frosts. |
| Watering | Newly planted trees should be watered regularly. This is the most critical step in the establishment of your new trees. Please see the Watering section under "How to plant and grow" in our Learning Center. |
| Soil | Prefers growing near moving water. |
At Chestnut Hill Outdoors, we’ve been shipping mail order trees for over 30 years. We’re experts at delivering healthy trees to your doorstep. All of our trees are container grown in root-enhancing pots, ensuring healthy root systems and much better success upon planting.
In Spring we ship bare-root, dormant trees. All plants are dipped in a root gel before shipping and wrapped in plastic to retain moisture.
Spring: All trees are shipped bare-root.
Fall: All trees are shipped in containers.
For more information, visit our Ordering & Shipping Page.
