Montezuma Cypress
Taxodium mucronatum

Location: 841 Rancho Arroyo Parkway
District: Niles
Native to: N. America
Tree type: conifer
Leaf retention: deciduous

Comments: Deciduous conifer native to Mexico and the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. gray-green leaves in rows along branch which die in winter and drop, and small 3/4" dia cones. Similar to the Bald Cypress but the Montezuma can better tolerate dry conditions.

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NOTICE: This specimen is located on private property.  DO NOT TRESPASS!  No right to enter private property to view the specimen tree is granted by the Roadside Arboretum.  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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