Tree
Bald Cypress
Taxodium distichum
Traits
Varieties We Carry
StandardTaxodium distichumCascade FallsTaxodium distichumJim's Little GuyTaxodium
Sizes & Pricing
3 galFrom$24.95
7 galFrom$150.00
15 galFrom$94.95
30 galFrom$250.00
Fresh this week. Last restocked Mar 11.
LightFull Sun, Part Sun
WaterModerate
Mature size50-70 feet × 20-30 feet
About Bald Cypress
Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum) is a deciduous conifer native to southeastern swamps and riverbanks, renowned for its feathery, soft green foliage that turns coppery-orange in fall and its distinctive knobby root structures called cypress knees. It forms a stately, buttressed trunk with age and is a signature tree of Florida wetland landscapes. Starting at $24.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Flower Color
- Non-flowering
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Soil
- Sandy, Clay, Loam, Acidic, Wet, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Bloom season. New foliage emerges. Good planting window.
Active growing season.
Foliage may begin to change or drop. Ideal planting window.
Dormant — drops foliage. Can be planted in mild winter periods.
Care essentials
Light
Bald Cypress thrives in full sun and tolerates part sun; it requires at least 6 hours of direct light daily for best growth and form. It is well-suited to NE Florida's open landscape sites, including wet areas and retention ponds.
Water
Extremely adaptable — tolerates flooding, standing water, and wet sites as well as moderately dry upland conditions once established. Young trees benefit from regular watering during the first 1–2 years; established trees require minimal supplemental irrigation in NE Florida.
Soil & Fertilizer
Tolerates a wide range of soils from sandy uplands to heavy wet clays; slightly acidic pH preferred. Per UF/IFAS, apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring to support establishment; mature trees in landscape settings rarely need supplemental fertilization.
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Common questions
Is Bald Cypress a good plant for St. Augustine?
Bald Cypress is a tree for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 50-70 feet × 20-30 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed March 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.