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The bald cypress tree from Flowerwood is a deciduous conifer that grows long branches and is often found in wetland areas. The name bald cypress comes from the fact that its flat needles give it a bald appearance. Each Fall, these needles turn a beautiful coppery bronze before dropping. They can also be great warning signals for the health of the tree. If your bald cypress starts turning copper in the Spring or Summer, this could be a sign of a thirsty or stressed tree. Bald Cypress can be planted near ponds, creeks or anywhere you need a large ornamental tree that wildlife love. Once established, it will require very little maintenance. The bald cypress is a slow grower but a creeping giant. At maturity, they can reach heights in excess of 65 ft. As they get larger, the trunks of the bald cypress flare and knobby roots protrude from the ground around it. Water regularly, mulch around the base of the tree and fertilize each Spring with a slow-release fertilizer to keep your tree growing strong and your needles green.

Bald Cypress is a landscape problem-solver that boasts feathery, yellowish-green foliage in Spring and summer. In fall, its leaves take on attractive orange and cinnamon brown shades. Although it looks like an evergreen tree during the Summer months, Bald Cypress is a deciduous tree that drops its leaves each fall.

The Bur Oak is a majestic deciduous tree native to North America. Its large canopy provides shade throughout the warm months and color in Fall as its leaves transform to a yellow-brown shade. Its abundant acorns attract wildlife such as deer and squirrels.

The Live Oak is an iconic and majestic tree native to the Southeastern United States. Ideal as a shade tree or specimen, or for lining roadways, property lines and driveways, this sturdy tree can live to be hundreds of years old. Its inch-long acorns attract wildlife, topping the food preference list for birds, squirrels and deer.

The Nutall Oak is a deciduous tree native to North America that is ideal for low-lying areas where wet conditions prevail. An excellent shade tree, it stands out when planted along roadways, pathways and borders. The Nutall Oak is used extensively for wildlife management due to its heavy production of acorns.

The Sawtooth Oak is an exceptional shade tree with unique leaves that emerge in a vibrant golden-yellow shade, mature to dark green in Summer then turn golden-brown in fall. 1 of the fastest-growing oak trees, it makes an impact in the landscape and attracts wildlife with a crop of inch-long acorns. It produces an abundance of acorns that are eaten by many species of wildlife.

This graceful giant is known for its open crown of wispy, ground-sweeping branches and long, slender leaves. Often seen as 1 of the first indications of spring, the weeping willows yellow twigs and green foliage appear early in the season. The tree is easy to grow, quick to take root and requires little care.

Weeping Willow trees have a classic, rounded shape and long, thin branches that droop to the ground. The ground-sweeping branches are full of long, narrow leaves with silver tinted undersides that turn yellow in the fall and eventually drop. It reaches a mature height of 30 ft. - 50 ft. and a width of 30 ft. - 50 ft. It has a fast-growing nature, growing upwards of 6 ft. per-year in optimal conditions. They make a popular nesting site for birds and their branches are ideal food for rabbits and deer. This tree is hardy in USDA Zones 4-10. Plant it in full sun to part shade. It is tolerant of most soil types, including clay. Water 2-3 times per-week until established. Weeping Willows have a wide habit. Space them 20 ft. - 25 ft. apart to allow the trees weeping habit to shine.

The River Birch tree is a deciduous tree with year-round interest. On young trees, the cinnamon-brown bark curls away to reveal a creamy to warm brown inner bark. As the tree matures, the bark becomes less showy and develops a thicker bark that appears grayish brown with darker brown spots. It takes a few years for the tree to become old enough to start peeling away. The leaves emerge each spring and retreat each fall. They are glossy green with a slight tooth and about 2 in. to 3 in. L. This foliage is often eaten by deer and other foliage grazing animals. It produces long tendrils of seeds in the spring, which songbirds love. The River Birch Tree is hardy in USDA Zones 4-9. It can be planted in full sun to part shade. It's tolerant of most soil types. This tree is known for being found near water features, but it can be grown in any location that receives 4-hours to 6-hours of sun. Water your tree 2-times to 3-times per week after planting to help it develop deep roots and spur its growth. Fertilize in the spring with a balanced nitrogen-rich fertilizer to promote new growth. River Birches do well when planted along driveways, planted in clusters to create more shade or can be used as feature plants. They need 20 plus feet between plantings. These trees should be spaced to allow them to mature and show off their wonderful forms.

The classic sight of the Bald Cypress Tree in Southern waterways is more versatile than you might think Native to swampy areas, you can find this Cypress along slow-moving creeks, streams, and rivers. A key feature of these Bald Cypress trees is their "knees". These are knobby segments of the bald cypress root system which protrude above the water to provide oxygen and stability to the tree in these wet conditions. The bald cypress also makes for an excellent shade tree when planted near a porch or patio. These trees grow naturally across the southern United States and have been seen in the drainage basin of the Mississippi Valley, along the Gulf coast, and coastal plains. Bald Cypress leaves have soft, feather-like foliage that is bright green and their shaggy bark is a grayish brown. You'll also find that they produce bald cypress fruit that is a small wrinkled ball looking "fruit" on the tree. This fruit is actually bald cypress tree nuts.