Taxodium distichum ‘Nelson’ PP12502
Apache Chief® Baldcypress
Apache Chief® cultivar has a broadly pyramidal form with a strong central leader. This fast grower has soft, sage-green foliage that turns to a bronzy copper in the fall. Baldcypress do great in wet or waterlogged conditions but are surprisingly adapted to drier sites.
| Category: | Shade Tree, Deciduous |
|---|---|
| Size: | Large |
| Adaptability: | Urban Tolerant, Wet Soil Tolerant, Alkaline Soil Tolerant, Acidic Soil |
| Fall Color: | Orange |
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
| Native Habitat: | USA - Southeastern |
| Hardiness: | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
| Form: | Pyramidal |
| Mature Size: | 60' tall by 20' wide |
| Seasonal Interest: | Soft, sage-green foliage. Reddish bark on a fluted trunk |
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