Tree PortfolioPond Cypress (Taxodium ascendens) - Highly Recommended
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Florida Native: |
Yes |
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Special interest: |
Showy, copper foliage in late fall/winter |
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Growth Rate: |
Rapid |
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Height at Maturity: |
45’ |
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Width at Maturity: |
15-20’ |
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Grow Space: |
Large, 15’ from OHU |
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Soil Requirements: |
Any, will grow in standing water. Avoid in compacted sites with no irrigation |
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Cold Hardiness: |
Hardy |
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Evergreen/Deciduous: |
Deciduous (3-4 months) |
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Salt Tolerance: |
Good |
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Drought Tolerance: |
Good |
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Comments: |
Underused as an urban tree. Will grow in almost any site and is an easy tree to manage. Tree is long-lived and wind-resistant and requires little care. May get knees on wet sites. |
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Uses: |
Streets, parking lots, shade, wildlife, buffers, ponds |
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Maintenance: |
$ | |
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