Bald Cypress Bonsai, 12 Years Old (Taxodium distichum)
$91.95 + $19.95 shipping.
- 48-hour live-arrival guarantee. If it arrives damaged or unhealthy, tell us within 48 hours of delivery and we replace it or refund it in full.
- Ships in 1 to 3 business days. Then 2 to 7 business days in transit, sent to avoid a weekend in the box where possible.
- What arrives. The tree, planted in its bonsai pot and ready to display.
- Outdoor tree. Hardy in USDA zones 5a to 11. Check your zone before you buy.
About this Bald Cypress Bonsai, 12 Years Old (Taxodium distichum)
Taxodium distichum is found through much of Florida and across Louisiana, most often on swampy ground, and it is the one tree that will grow and thrive standing in water. Louisiana names it as its official state tree. This example is 12 years old and measures 14 to 16 inches. The bark is fibrous and reddish brown, broken into small flat ridges with shallow furrows between them. The foliage is deciduous, so the tree changes noticeably as the seasons turn. Grow it outdoors.
Bald Cypress bonsai care
This is a living Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum). Before you buy, this is what it will ask of you:
- Indoor / outdoor
- Outdoor tree; needs sun, fresh air, and seasonal change
- Light
- Full sun; it is a true sun-lover and thrives in heat
- Water
- Extremely water-loving: thrives in wet soil and can even stand in shallow water; the swamp conifer of this library
- USDA zones
- 5a to 11 (some sources cite 4 to 10; very adaptable)
- #1 cause of death
- Letting the rootball dry out, or, surprisingly, root rot from a stagnant/poorly-draining mix; it tolerates wet, but not airless
Soil, repotting, pruning, seasonal work and the full pest and disease list are in our free Bald Cypress bonsai care guide.
Specifications
- Item
- BW-TREE-1126
- Price
- $91.95
- Shipping
- $19.95
- Type
- Live tree
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Everything this tree needs
Most trees that die in their first year die of the same three things: the wrong soil, a blunt cut, or being left to guess. These cover all three.
- Bonsai Conifer Soil Mix (outdoor & juniper trees), 2 lb. (1 quart.), $8.95, A potting blend put together for conifers, and used more broadly across outdoor material including deciduous, evergreen and…
- Bonsai Training Wire 1.0 mm Aluminum Training Wire, $10.95, The finest gauge in this range at 1.0 mm, and because thin wire weighs so little, a 100 gram coil runs to approximately 154 feet,…
- Slow Release Bonsai Fertilizer Pellets, $7.95, Fertilizer in pellet form, sold in 4 ounce packs. Sprinkle half a tablespoon across the surface of the soil and leave the pellets…
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Pots and humidity trays
Your tree arrives potted. For a humidity tray under it, or a new pot when it is time to repot, add one to the same order: ceramic, mica and unglazed pots and drip trays.
Shipping & returns
Ships from our nursery partner for $19.95. See shipping & returns for delivery times and the returns policy that applies to living trees.