Taxodium mucronatum (Montezuma Cypress)
Taxodium mucronatum (Montezuma Cypress) is a graceful coniferous tree with strongly weeping branches. Pyramidal when young with a dense crown, it eventually develops into a broad-topped, spreading, open tree when mature.
Taxodium mucronatum (Montezuma Cypress) is a graceful coniferous tree with strongly weeping branches. Pyramidal when young with a dense crown, it eventually develops into a broad-topped, spreading, open tree when mature. Its foliage of pale green, needle-like leaves is evergreen in mild climates but is partially or wholly deciduous in cold areas, turning dull gold in fall. The trunk grows unusually thick toward the base, even on young trees. Long-lived, Montezuma Cypress is the national tree of Mexico. A beautiful tree for large lawns.
- Grows up to 50-80 ft. tall (15-24 m) and 25-35 ft. wide (7-11 m).
- A full sun lover, this plant is easily grown in preferably acid, moist or wet soils.
- Virtually pest and disease free.
- Needs little pruning to develop a strong structure
- Propagate by grafting in late winter
- Native to Guatemala, Mexico, Texas.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 8 – 11 |
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| Climate Zones | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Trees |
| Plant Family | Taxodium – Cypresses |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early,Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)FallWinter |
| Height | 50' – 80' (15m – 24m) |
| Spread | 25' – 35' (7.5m – 10.5m) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Wet Soil |
| Garden Uses | Bog Gardens, Ponds and Streams |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow |