Knees are knobby root growth that protrude above the ground surface on the cypress, usually in more moist conditions. They ...

Bald cypress trees usually draw extra attention during this time of year because their needles are changing colors and dropping to the ground like the leaves of many broadleaf trees. Since most ...

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Louisiana Super Plants program, an educational and marketing campaign that highlights tough and beautiful plants that perform well in Bayou State landscapes ...

Q: We planted a 30-gallon bald cypress Nov. 1. The leaves have slowly turned from green to copper and come off easily. — B.V., Houston A: Bald cypresses are turning copper all over town now. This is ...

Q: I love bald cypress trees! I have six in my small backyard. They have produced only a few knees. I planted two more in front. They have produced over a hundred knees over the years. I need to ...