Green Whisper Bald Cypress

Common Name:

Green Whisper Bald Cypress

Botanical Name:

Taxodium distichum 'JFS-SGPN'

Family:

Cupressaceae

Zone:

5-9

Height:

50-55'

Spread:

25-30'

Bloom Time:

April, March

Bloom Description:

Small inconspicuous flowers. Male and female flowers on the same tree. Small round cones are more noteworthy and stay attached to the branches through the winter.

Trail/Garden Location:

North Forest Food Truck

Garden Uses:

Summertime shade tree. Wonderful exfoliating bark and light green, feathery leaves. Can easily tolerate continually damp soils; just be careful not to trip on their knees!

Wildlife Benefits:

Shelters birds and small animals.

Leaf Type:

Light and whispy leaves fall in the winter.