bald cypress

noun

1

: a large deciduous conifer (Taxodium distichum of the family Cupressaceae, the cypress family) of southern U.S. swamps that has flexible flat needles and is related to the sequoias

also : a related tree (T. mucronatum) of Mexico and southern Texas see cone illustration

2

: the hard red wood of bald cypress that is much used for shingles

Examples of bald cypress in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The ones inscribed along the edge of the Edwards Plateau, such as the Barton Creek greenbelt, are often the most dramatic because of the creekside bald cypresses. —Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 7 Nov. 2024

Stay at one of four luxury treehouse escapes known as Treehouse Utopia, which are built into centuries-old bald cypress trees and fully furnished and outfitted with an outer deck and a bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. —Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024

But there are several good candidates riding herd along other water-loving species like willow and bald cypress. —Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2024

Taxodium distichum Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade Soil Type: Medium to wet, moisture retentive, average Soil pH: Acidic (5.5 to 6.8) USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 to 9 Known more for its knobby knees than fall foliage, bald cypress makes a great addition to the autumn landscape. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1709, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

bald cypress

noun

: either of two large swamp trees related to the pine and found in the southern U.S.