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Taxodium distichum 'Falling Waters' | Cultivar Spotlight


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Taxodium distichum 'Falling Waters'

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9

Meet 'Falling Waters', an extraordinary bald cypress renowned for its exceptional weeping habit. This rare cultivar features graceful, cascading branches that create a striking silhouette, making it a standout addition to any landscape.

Key Characteristics:

  • Unique Growth Habit: 'Falling Waters' exhibits a dramatic weeping form. When staked at a young age, it develops a strong leader from which its elegant branches cascade.
  • Ideal for Water Features: This cultivar thrives when planted near ponds or water features. Its arching branches extend over the water, enhancing the natural beauty of aquatic landscapes.
  • Deciduous Conifer: 'Falling Waters' offers the unique appeal of a deciduous conifer, shedding its feathery foliage in the fall to reveal its picturesque branching structure.

Whether used as a focal point in a garden or as a complementary plant near water, 'Falling Waters' adds a touch of elegance and distinctive character to any setting.

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