Botanical Name
Taxodium mucronatum
Plant Type
Trees (Large)
Native To
Native to Texas (not part of Edwards Plateau or Blackland Prairie)
Plant Height Min
60
Plant Height Max
100
Plant Spread Min
25ft
Plant Spread Max
50ft+
Light
Sun/Part Shade
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Seasonal Interest From
Fall
Seasonal Interest To
Fall
Plant Color
Orange
Seasonal Feature
Foliage
Water Needs
Medium
Comments
Similar to Bald Cypress but faster growth and more adapted to dry conditions; may freeze in severe winters; native to south Texas; does not need pruning