Taxodium distichum 'Shawnee Brave', Shawnee Brave™ ('Mickelson') Baldcypress
Shawnee Brave Bald Cypress is a cultivar of bald cypress that is more narrow, grows a strong leader and denser foliage than the straight species which makes it perfect for urban conditions. It is best grown in average, medium-wet moisture retentive soils in full sun. It prefers moist, acidic, sandy loams but tolerates a wide range of soil conditions ranging from average to wet soils. It also tolerates deer, erosion, clay soil and air pollution.
| Plant Type | Native, Trees |
| Hardiness Zone | 4-9 |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Height | 45' - 55' (ft), 55' - 75' (ft) |
| Spread | 15' - 25' (ft), 25' - 35' (ft) |
| Spacing | 20' (ft) |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Clay Soil, Deer, Salt |
| Attracts | Birds, Wildlife |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens |
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Bald Cypress Shawnee Brave
Taxodium distichum 'Shawnee Brave', Shawnee Brave™ ('Mickelson') Baldcypress
Shawnee Brave Bald Cypress is a cultivar of bald cypress that is more narrow, grows a strong leader and denser foliage than the straight species which makes it perfect for urban conditions. It is best grown in average, medium-wet moisture retentive soils in full sun. It prefers moist, acidic, sandy loams but tolerates a wide range of soil conditions ranging from average to wet soils. It also tolerates deer, erosion, clay soil and air pollution. |
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