In our exreme climate it sems like that the trees have to be exta hardy to survive. One tree that really has proven itself lately in landscaping has been the Bald Cypress. In the College Station and surrounding areas we are seeing more and more builders and architects incorporating this rugged tree. The cypress is in the redwood family and does shed its needles if you call them that.  It also has cones , which are comparqatively small , just like those on the giant redwoods are small .

They are not only a rugged tree but are very handsome, can grow to rather large sizes and are an excellent shade tree.  Also they can stand the extreme weather changes we see here in Texas. Freezing in the winter and hot-hot in the summer.  Even though we tend to think of them as a tree only for the swamps, they do just fine with just a regular watering schedule and grow ratrher quickly also.

The bald cypress can reach 50 to 75 feet in height. The wood resists rot and insects and is excellent when used for siding in a home.

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5 Comments on Cypress Tress Not just Meant For the Swamps

My most favorite tree!

07/26/2008 09:57 PM by Ricki Eichler, your Texas Hill Country connection (Hill Country Estate Properties)

Hmmm, I don't think I have ever seen that tree before - kind of odd looking, IMHO.

07/26/2008 10:18 PM by Lisa Friedman Central New Jersey Real Estate (Pinnacle Realtors)

Do you have any out at your house? 

07/27/2008 05:46 PM by Sondra Meyer (United Country Brazos Valley Realty)

Howdy Trey

I like the Cypress Tree. You are right they are not only a tree for swamp areas.

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07/27/2008 08:03 PM by Dale Baker, Home Inspector- in NH & VT (Baker Home Inspections and Consulting Service)

Ricki

Somehow I just knew they were your favorite.. There are som big beautiful ones in your area...that is certain.

Sondra

Yep, she is our favorite. So nice and cool under her.  Got hit by lightening once and is bent over from the never ending wind on the hill.

07/28/2008 09:49 AM by Trey Thurmond, College Station , Texas Homes (Classic Realty Inc./GMAC Real Estate)

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