Taxodium Species, Pond Cypress

I love this tree. It is very romantic looking... graceful and prehistoric at the same time. It is much narrower than its cousin the Bald Cypress.

Outstanding tree, 10 ft tree is almost a miniature version of the 100ft mature tree.
Much more resistant to drought than people th...Read Moreink.
One pic was taken summer 2007 during a drought in Cincinnati. The grass turned yellow, but the tree did not suffer at all, unlike maples in the same conditions.

Does not have red bark like some bald cypress

It makes a great bonsai and does well.

One of my favorites. Somewhat more compact growth than bald cypress and different leaves. It does have all the other benefits.