
Common Name: Weeping Bald Cypress
Falling Waters Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum ‘Falling Waters’) develops a narrow, weeping form when its leader is supported. Bright green foliage hangs from the framework through spring and summer, then changes to yellow and orange in fall.
The foliage drops for winter, leaving the trained branches as a sculptural feature. Decide how much height is wanted before establishing the support, since staking strongly influences the final outline.
Grow in full sun. This selection can be grown in wet soil or in a freely draining site.
Size (about 10 years)
• Height: 10 ft
• Width: 5 ft
Plants can continue growing beyond these ten-year estimates. Dimensions assume a staked leader; training determines the outline.
Hardiness
• Hardy to USDA Zone 4
Best Uses
• Specimen
• Accent Plant
• Pond Edge
| Plant Type: | Deciduous Tree, Conifer |
| Width: | 10' - 15' |
| Height: | 15' - 25 ' |
| Fragrant: | No |
| Fruit: | No |
| Fruit Color | Brown |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Zone: | 4–10 |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Exposure: | Full Sun |
| Bloom Time: | Does not flower |
| Bark Type: | Fine |
| Landscape/Use: | Specimen, Accent Plant, Pond Edge |
| Shape: | Narrow Upright, Weeping |
| Soil Type | Well Drained, Wet Area |
| Flower Color: | None |
| Leaf Color: | Green |
| Fall Color: | Orange, Yellow |
| Est. 10-Yr Width: | 5 ft |
| Est. 10-Yr Height: | 10 ft |