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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