Taxodium distichum
Swamp cypress
Deciduous tree
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The Taxodium distichum plant species is found in Southeastern N. America - New Jersey to Florida and Texas. It is a member of the Taxodiaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Swamp cypress. Some home gardeners know the variety as Cupressus disticha.

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Latin Name:  Taxodium distichum
Common Name:  Swamp cypress
Family:  Taxodiaceae
Author:  (L.)Rich.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  30   Mature Width:  8
 
Habitat:  Wet sites that are under water for at least part of the year[82], and often overlying calcareous soils[43]. Often found where the water is brackish[200].

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