Common Name: Green Whisper Bald Cypress
Botanical Name: Taxodium distichum ‘JFS-SGPN’
Plant family: Cupressaceae
Location: North Forest Trail
Growing zone: 5-9
Height: 50′-55′
Spread: 25′-30′
Bloom time: March, April
Bloom description: Small inconspicuous flowers. Male and female flowers on the same tree. Small round cones are more noteworthy and stay attached to the branches through the winter.
Leaf type: Light and whispy leaves fall in the winter.
Garden uses: Summertime shade tree. Wonderful exfoliating bark and light green, feathery leaves. Can easily tolerate continually damp soils; just be careful not to trip on their knees!
Wildlife benefits: Shelters birds and small animals.