Cypress // Taxodium distichum
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.
Color Range
Pale yellow to yellowish red, often salmon-colored.
Other Names
Baldcypress, Cypress, Pond cypress, Red cypress, Southern cypress, Yellow cypress, Louisiana red cypress, White cypress, Gulf cypress, Swamp cypress, Tidewater red cypress, Black cypress, Buck cypress, Cow cypress.
Some Typical Uses
Outdoor application, furniture, boat building, fences, patio furniture.
What's the Tree Like?
A large tree usually 100-120 feet tall with a trunk diameter up to 60". An aquatic tree preferring very wet, swampy areas.Cypress grows in North America
Weight
2.75
lbs /Bd. Ft.
-23.18% lighter than red oak (3.58 /bd. ft.)
