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Urban Forestry
| Bald Cypress |
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Florida Native: |
Yes |
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Special interest: |
Golden fall color in December and
January |
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Growth Rate: |
Rapid |
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Height at Maturity: |
70' |
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Width at Maturity: |
25' - 30' |
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Grow Space: |
Large, 25' from OHU
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Soil Requirements: |
Any (avoid compacted non-irrigated
sites) |
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Cold Hardiness: |
Hardy |
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Evergreen/Deciduous: |
Deciduous, 2-3 months |
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Salt Tolerance: |
Moderate |
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Drought Tolerance: |
Good |
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Comments: |
Underused as an urban tree. Will grow
in wet sites where few other trees will grow but does
well in almost all soils. Tree is long-lived,
wind-resistant and requires little care. Will get knees
on wet sites. |
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Uses: |
Street, shade, parking lots,
wildlife, reforestation, buffers, ponds |
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Maintenance: |
$
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