Common Name: Baldcypress Latin Name: Taxodium distichum Tree Size: Large Leaf Type: Deciduous Growth Rate: Moderate Water Needs: Moderate Tolerances: Drought, poorly drained sites Attributes: Texas native, reliable fall color, attractive seeds or fruit Features: Deciduous conifer with feather-like 'leaves,' round seed balls, and fibrous bark. Comments: Adapted to many soil and moisture conditions. Grows well in wet areas. Problems: Woody 'knees' develop on wet sites. Bagworms can defoliate young trees. Firewise: Yes

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