Montezuma Cypress
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Taxodium mucronatum
The Montezuma Baldcypress is a large, needle-leaf, aquatic tree with a tall, straight trunk and a broad crown of spreading branches and drooping twigs. It's usually evergreen and not hardy in cold climates. The tree is closely related to the Baldcypress of the southeastern United States, T. distichum, which also occurs in Mexico. The trunk is enlarged at the base with ridges above and sometimes tiny "knees" project from submerged roots.
The majestic veterans in Chapultepec Park, Mexico City, are among the oldest cultivated trees in the New World, perhaps exceeding 600 years and reaching a height of 165' (50 m). The Big Tree of Tule, near Oaxaca, Mexico, is a famous giant formed by the fusion of 3 trees. Its trunk circumference is 112 ft (34 m) and its height is 141 ft (43 m).
The Montezuma Cypress grows faster than the Bald Cypress in good conditions and is semi-deciduous in winter. However, it could suffer winter damage in Central Texas northward. It's a cone-bearing plant, and its cones open in February. Seeds ripen in October after flowering in March or April and are released upon cone ripening. The tree also has a weeping form.
Height: 50’-80'
Spread 25’-35’
Bloom: February-March
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: High
Zone: 8, 9, 10, 11
Origin: Texas
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
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.
