Pond Cypress

Scientific Name: Taxodium ascendens

Description: Native to the southeastern United States, from coastal North Carolina to southeastern Louisiana. Pond Cypresses growing in water have a peculiarity of growth called cypress knees; these are woody projections sent above the water from the roots.

Mature Height x Spread: 80-100'

Tree Form: upright & narrow

Soil Selection: wet to moderate

Salt Tolerance: moderate

Foliage: deciduous

Growth: rapid

Florida Native: Yes

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