Item Tag: 1 Pack of 15 Seeds

Bald Cypress, Taxodium distichum, Southern Source (Florida), Tree Seeds (Gathered 2023) Narrowly to broadly pyramidal when young, baldcypress eventually develops into a broad-topped, spreading, open specimen when mature. Capable of reaching 100 to 150 feet in height, most landscape specimens are rarely seen in this open form because they are usually much younger and shorter. Trees grow at a moderately fast rate, reaching 40 to 50 feet in about 15 to 25 years. Although it is native to wetlands along running streams, growth is often faster on moist, well-drained soil. The green, needle-like leaves turn a brilliant coppery yellow in fall before dropping, but the bare branches and reddish gray, peeling bark provide much landscape interest during the winter. The trunk grows unusually thick toward the base, even on young trees. The small seeds are used by some birds and squirrels General Information: USDA hardiness zones: 5A through 10B Origin: native to the southeastern United States, in addition to east Texas and Atlantic coastal states as far north as DelawareHeight: 60 to 80 feetSpread: 25 to 35 feetCrown uniformity: symmetricalCrown shape: pyramidal, upright/erectCrown density: denseGrowth rate: fastLight requirement: full sun to partial shadeSoil tolerances: sand; loam; clay; acidic; slightly alkaline; wet to well-drainedDrought tolerance: highFoliage: The leaves are small, linear, 1/4 to 3/4 inches long with flat needles in two ranks on each branchlet. It is soft, feathery, yellowish green in the spring, sage green in summer, and orange/cinnamon-brown in the fall. Branchlets fall to the ground, leaves still attached, soon after.Flowers: The male flowers appear in long drooping panicles. The female blooms appear at the end of the branches. They bloom from March to April.Fruit: The cones on the bald cypress are round, wrinkled, 3/4 to 1-inch in diameter, and purplish green that matures to brown. The scales are thick and irregular. Each tree produces either male cones (pollen-bearing) or female cones (seed-bearing). The cones are pollinated by the wind in the spring. Displays in October. Sowing Seeds:For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided.Scarify: Pour Hot water over seed. Soak in water 24 HoursStratify: Cold 60-90 days, 40 Degrees F in a Moist Medium (Not wet).Germination: Sow 1/2” Deep, Keep moist (Not wet).**Please note that the seeds have not been pretreated for sowing. Due to the many factors involved in successful germination, the seller cannot grantee germination.** Shipping:To offer you the lowest shipping costs, these seeds are mailed in plain yellow bubble mailers utilizing eBay Standard Envelope shipping or plain white envelopes with stamps. If mailed utilizing eBay Standard Envelopes, tracking information will be provided by eBay Delivery Services, which can be viewed through eBay. If shipped by stamps, there will be NO tracking number. Please allow up to 8 business days after shipment for your order to be delivered. If not delivered within the appropriate time frame please message/contact me for resolution. Charity Contributions:10% of all sales are donated to the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida!