Bald Cypress Taxodium distichum
Location: School Street Park: Niles Community Park District: Niles Native to: N. America Tree type: conifer Leaf retention: deciduous
Comments: Deciduous conifer native to the southeastern US. Trees can grow in shallow fresh water or swampy ground. 80' to 100' tall and a spread of 30', this tree has light green foliage in Spring, dark green in Summer, brown in Fall and bare (bald) in the Winter. Conical in youth, but develops flat top when it reaches its max height at maturity.
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To prevent the transfer of disease and other considerations, do not touch or take samples from the specimen tree or any other plants on the property.
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