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In the Garden: Bald cypress is sentinel of swamp

With the waters high in the cypress areas of our county, now is the perfect time to see the bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) ...
Daily Herald

How the hardy bald cypress thrives in swamps and flooded areas

Trees are as close to immortality as the rest of us ever come. - Karen Joy Fowler Author Karen Joy Fowler has it right. When it comes to "immortal" trees in Illinois and the Eastern U.S., none have ...
NOLA.com

The tree's knees: Some bald cypresses don't produce knees, but they may be hard to find

We have a bald cypress tree, and we were wondering if the needles from the cypress tree we are raking up now would be good for mulching. We know oak leaves are a good mulch, but are maple leaves also ...
Yahoo

Louisiana has the distinction of having the largest bald cypress tree. Here's where it stands

Bald cypress trees are native to North America, and are typically found within a range spanning from the Southern U.S. to the southern tip of Illinois. This type of tree is known for being as ...
The Advocate

LSU Garden News: American beautyberry and bald cypress are now part of Louisiana Super Plants list

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 ...