Bald Cypress

Taxodium distichum

Taxodium distichum (baldcypress, bald-cypress, bald cypress, swamp cypress; French: cyprès chauve; cipre in Louisiana) is a deciduous conifer in the family Cupressaceae. It is native to the southeastern United States. Hardy and tough, this tree adapts to a wide range of soil types, whether wet, salty, dry, or swampy. It is noted for the russet-red fall color of its lacy needles.

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Diseases Affecting Bald Cypress

Insects Affecting Bald Cypress

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Lecanium Scale

Insect

The European fruit lecanium is a key soft scale insect pest of shade trees and other woody ornamental plants in…

Affected Species:

Bald Cypress, Crabapple, Dogwood, Elm, Harry Lauder’s Walking Stick, Hornbeam, Linden, Maple, Oak, Plum, Pyracantha, Redbud

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Bald Cypress Rust Mite

Insect

This microscopic mite is an eriophyid mite that is most active during the warm season. The mite is active now in Ohio, and characteristic damage is being seen in Illinois. Damage will appear as reddish brown interior needles.

Affected Species:

Bald Cypress

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