Taxodium distichum

Taxodium distichum, commonly known as the Swamp / Bald Cypress, is a deciduous conifer native to the southeastern United States. Typically growing 15 to 20 meters tall, it features a pyramidal shape and feathery, soft, needle-like leaves that turn golden-yellow to reddish-brown in autumn before shedding. The tree is known for its unique “knees,” upright woody projections that emerge from the roots in swampy areas. Taxodium distichum thrives in wet, poorly-drained soils, particularly in swamps, and is highly tolerant of flooding. It is often used in landscaping for its distinctive appearance, resilience, and ability to thrive in wetland conditions. grows particularly well in damp, swampy conditions. This is a hardy but beautiful tree, with a pyramid shape and fine, feathery foliage that turns orange, yellow and brown in autumn.