Bald Cypress - Wigert's Bonsai Nursery

Pruned & Wired this Bald Cypress... - Wigert's Bonsai Nursery

The Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum) tree is the classic tree of southern swamps. When grown in wet soil, it displays a peculiar habit of raising conical "knees" from its roots. The function of these growths is something of a mystery, although some believe it is a way to help the roots get oxygen. This tree dwells in swamps because it out-competes most other trees on such sites. To the surprise of many, the baldcypress does quite well when planted in the right soil in yards or along streets and

Bald Cypress

Bald Cypress at Kissena Park

🌲 Bald cypresses are often surrounded by “knees”- rounded woody projections that grow from their roots and stick up through the soil. 🤔 A number of theories on bald cypress knee function have been posed over the last century, from providing oxygen to the roots, carbohydrate storage, stabilization or asexual reproduction, but there is no expert consensus on their role. It is still a mystery! | VanDusen Botanical Garden