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Urban Forestry
| Pond Cypress |
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Florida Native: |
Yes |
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Special
interest: |
Showy, copper foliage in
late fall/winter |
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Growth
Rate: |
Rapid |
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Height
at Maturity: |
45’ |
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Width at
Maturity: |
15-20’ |
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Grow
Space: |
Large, 15’ from OHU |
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Soil
Requirements: |
Any, will grow in
standing water. Avoid in compacted sites with no
irrigation |
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Cold
Hardiness: |
Hardy |
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Evergreen/Deciduous: |
Deciduous (3-4 months) |
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Salt
Tolerance: |
Good |
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Drought
Tolerance: |
Good |
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Comments: |
Underused as an urban
tree. Will grow in almost any site and is an easy
tree to manage. Tree is long-lived and
wind-resistant and requires little care. May get
knees on wet sites. |
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Uses: |
Streets, parking lots,
shade, wildlife, buffers, ponds |
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Maintenance: |
$ |
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