Montezuma Cypress
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Taxodium mucronatum
The Montezuma Baldcypress is a beautiful, large aquatic tree known for its long, needle-like leaves, straight trunk, and lovely broad crown adorned with spreading branches and gently drooping twigs. Typically evergreen, it might find cold climates a bit challenging. This tree shares a close relationship with the Baldcypress found in the southeastern United States, T. distichum, which also thrives in Mexico. You'll notice its unique trunk, which flares out at the base with charming ridges above, sometimes showcasing tiny "knees" that peek out from its submerged roots.
In Chapultepec Park, Mexico City, you can find some magnificent veterans of this species, possibly among the oldest cultivated trees in the New World, with some stretching over 600 years old and reaching an impressive height of 165 feet (50 m). The renowned Big Tree of Tule, located near Oaxaca, Mexico, is a remarkable spectacle formed by the fusion of three trees, boasting a trunk circumference of 112 feet (34 m) and a height of 141 feet (43 m).
The Montezuma Cypress typically grows faster than the Bald Cypress in ideal conditions, and it displays a semi-deciduous character during winter months. However, it might experience some winter challenges if grown in Central Texas or further north. As a cone-bearing plant, its cones begin to open in February, with seeds maturing by October after blooming in March or April, ready to scatter with the ripening cones. Its graceful weeping form adds to its allure.
Height: 50’-80'
Spread 25’-35’
Bloom: February-March
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: High
Zone: 8, 9, 10, 11
Origin: Texas
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 7-10 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
