This is a true weeping Baldcypress, with no central leader and branches arching out and down. Provide room for it to grow down and out. The needles are a soft green turning to a warm brown-orange in autumn before falling. Botanical Name- Taxodium distichum ‘Cascade Falls’ Pronunciation- tax-OH-dee-um dis-TIK-um Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 20 ft Mature Height- 10 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Prefers a moist, acid soil, but tolerant of many soil types Current Size- 10 Bloom Color- Inconspicuous Bloom Time- Inconspicuous Companion Plants- Japanese Maple ‘Villa Taranto’ – provides complementary texture and seasonal interest Fauna Attracted- Shelter for birds, wind-pollinated Plant Habit- Tree
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – C43 Yearly Care Instructions- Prune deadwood in late winter; water regularly especially when young. Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to shape and remove damaged branches. Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring; moderate to high feeding need. Loosen clay around roots to allow for the development of knees. Fertilizer Recommendation- Evergreen-tone Possible Issues- Cypress canker, needle blight
