Bald Cypress
Taxodium distichum
Family: Cupressaceae
Bald Cypress grows in full sun and prefers moist to wet soil; adaptable once established. Water needs: Moderate to high.
Photo Gallery
Plant reference images showing growth stages and identifying features.
Photo info
Photo info
How to Grow Bald Cypress
Bald Cypress growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Moist to wet soil; adaptable once established with a soil pH of 4.5-7.5, and Moderate to high water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 4-10. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Bald Cypress as 20-60 days after stratification, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/2 inch. Days to maturity are listed as Several years to established tree size.
Plant Overview
Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum) is listed in the Cupressaceae family and categorized as a tree with a perennial deciduous conifer life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0221
- Family
- Cupressaceae
- Plant type
- Tree
- Life cycle
- Perennial deciduous conifer
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Bald Cypress is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate to high. The database soil reference is Moist to wet soil; adaptable once established. The listed soil pH range is 4.5-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 4-10.
- Hardiness zones
- 4-10
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Moist to wet soil; adaptable once established
- Soil pH
- 4.5-7.5
- Water needs
- Moderate to high
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 20-60 days after stratification and the seed depth is 1/2 inch. Maturity guidance: Several years to established tree size. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 20-60 days after stratification
- Seed depth
- 1/2 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- Several years to established tree size
Related Plants
Find, buy, swap, or sell Bald Cypress
One World One Seed connects this plant profile to community sellers, plant swaps, storefronts, and participating garden retailers.
Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.