Uptyn Bald Cypress 5 Gallon Container

Uptyn Bald Cypress – 5 Gallon Container

Description:
The Uptyn Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum ‘Uptyn’) is a refined, adaptable native tree prized for its upright form, soft feathery foliage, and impressive tolerance to wet or dry conditions. Perfect for landscapes needing a statement tree that thrives in challenging environments, the Uptyn variety offers a more compact, uniform habit than standard Bald Cypress while retaining its signature beauty.

Our 5-gallon container Uptyn Bald Cypress trees are healthy, well-rooted, and ready to plant, giving you a fast start on a long-lived, low-maintenance specimen.

Key Features:

• Mature Height: 40–60 ft.

• Mature Spread: 20–30 ft.

• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

• Sun Exposure: Full sun

• Water Needs: Moderate; tolerates wet soils and occasional drought

• Soil Tolerance: Thrives in a wide range, including heavy clay and periodically flooded areas

• Notable Traits: Deciduous conifer, soft green foliage turning russet-orange in fall, strong central leader

Why You’ll Love It:

• Handles both swampy ground and upland sites

• Unique fall color and soft, textured foliage

• Strong, straight growth habit—excellent for streetscapes and large landscapes

• Long-lived and low-maintenance once established

Planting & Care:
Plant in full sun with ample space for its canopy to develop. Water regularly the first year to establish deep roots, then reduce to occasional watering. Adaptable to both irrigated landscapes and naturalized settings.

Container Size: 5-Gallon – approximately 4–5 ft. tall at time of shipping.