Bald Cypress Autumn Gold - Cherrylake

Bald Cypress Autumn Gold

Taxodium distichum sofine ‘Autumn Gold™’

Bald Cypress is adaptable to the extremes in soil conditions ranging from from wet or submerged conditions, to dry and well drained conditions. The Bald Cypress will grow faster with more fullness, vigor and overall symmetrical beauty (usually without knees) in well-drained moist soils. In addition, it is adaptable to a wide range of soil pH levels up to 7.5, and it performs well in the compacted soils and restricted root space common to the urban environment.

The Taxodium distichum species grows, for the most part, with a straight trunk that is not prone to develop double or multiple leaders. Branches are highly resistant to breakage and are usually well spaced displaying a crown of fine textured soft green foliage.

Autumn Gold is a patented cultivar of Bald Cypress. The merits of this selection are improved dense, fine-textured summer foliage that is enhanced with an autumn gold color in the fall, as well as improved uniform branching and a dominant central leader. This cultivar enhances the natural beauty of the Bald Cypress and is abundantly qualified for increased use in America’s landscape.

Autumn Gold Bald Cypress Potted

Ornamental Characteristics:

Native Origin:
Delaware to Florida, west to Southern Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas

Common Names:
Sofine

Description:
Hardy Range: 4A-10B
Mature Height: 50’ to 60’
Mature Spread: 20’ to 25’
Growth Rate: slow
Form: pyramidal and tightly upright
Persistence: deciduous

Ornamental Characteristics:
Foliage is fine textured and deep green during summer, turning autumn gold during the fall. Flowers are inconspicuous. Reddish brown bark has a shredded texture.

Environment:
Soil: wet or submerged to dry and well drained
Salt: medium
Exposure: full sun

Autumn Gold in the Landscape
Autumn Gold in the Landscape
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Autumn Gold Fall Color
Bald Cypress Leaves
Autumn Gold Leaves