Taxodium distichum   Color: Pale yellow to yellowish red, often salmon-colored.   Tree: A large tree usually 100-120 feet tall with a trunk diameter up to 60''. An aquatic tree preferring very wet, swampy areas.   Wood Description: Very distinct leafy grain. Annual rings combine soft, open-meshed spring wood, and hard, close-grained summer wood. Strong and light, very durable and naturally resistant to decay. Soft, easy to work, sand and finish.   Typical Uses: Outdoor application, furniture, boat building.   Growth Region: Southeast USA