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Lindsey's Skyward Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum 'Skyward'

Category: Deciduous Tree • Bald Cypress

Lindsey's Skyward Bald Cypress is a unique specimen tree with an upright growth habit and stunning fall color.

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Mature Height: 30-40 feet

Mature Width: 15-25 feet

Light: Sun

Zone: Zones 4-9

Maintenance: Low

Growth Rate: Moderate

Season of Interest: Multi-season

Foliage: Evergreen

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Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

Lindsey's Skyward Bald Cypress is a unique cultivar known for its upright growth habit and attractive foliage. It features feathery, needle-like leaves that turn vibrant colors in the fall.

Ideal Conditions

Thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist to wet soil. Best suited for areas with good drainage.

Soil Preferences

Prefers well-drained, acidic to neutral pH soils. Adaptable to various soil types but benefits from consistent moisture.

Sun Needs

Sun

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Landscape Use

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Special Features

Unique upright growth habitattractive foliage

Wildlife Value

Attracts birds and provides habitat.

Resistance / Tolerance

Drought tolerant once established.

Notes from Our Designer

Ideal for wetland areas or near water features. Provides excellent fall color and wildlife habitat.

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