Montezuma Cypress
$12.00
$12.00
Proudly grown indoors in a climate-controlled environment in San Marcos, TX.
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- Montezuma Cypress (Taxodium mucronatum)
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Water Requirements: Moderate to high. Tolerates drought once established but thrives with regular moisture.
Height: 50 to 100 feet tall
Bloom Time/Harvest Time: Evergreen to semi-evergreen foliage year-round
Description:
Massive long-lived cypress native to Mexico and parts of Texas, valued for its graceful form, feathery foliage, and exceptional heat tolerance. Unlike Bald Cypress, it often retains foliage longer into winter or year-round in mild climates. Excellent for large landscapes, waterways, and shade plantings.
Planting Tips:
- Plant in full sun with room for mature growth
- Adapts to wet soils but also tolerates drier conditions after establishment
- Water deeply during establishment for best growth
Ideal Season for Planting in Texas: Fall through spring
Nativity to Texas: Yes