Taxodium distichum 'Secrest'

• Height: 3 feet (1m)
• Width: 10 feet (3m)
• Hardiness: -29°C (-20°F)
• USDA Zone: 5a
• Light: Full Sun

Taxodium distichum 'Secrest' is a weeping form of Bald Cypress. New feathery growth emerges bright green and darkens into the summer. This deciduous conifer has graceful weeping stems. Secrest is a dwarf cypress and forms a mounding shape. Sometimes it is top grafted onto standards which can further accentuate the shape of this plant. A stunning specimen for smaller gardens.

Taxodium distichum 'Secrest' was discovered as a witche's broom at Seacrest Arboretum in Wooster, Ohio.

• Taxodium distichum 'Secrest'

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  Seacrest on standard

  

• Taxodium distichum 'Secrest'

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  Branch Structure

  

• Taxodium distichum 'Seacrest'

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  Bright green spring foliage

  

• Taxodium distichum 'Secrest'

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  Closeup of foliage