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Taxodium distichum 'Shawnee Brave'
Choose Shawnee Brave® Bald Cypress for a wet or open sunny spot where you want a tough shade tree; its strength is tough-site adaptability, but it drops its needles in fall and needs real room.
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | A- | It gives a strong upright shape, soft texture, and good fall color without looking fussy. |
| Growth Rate | A- | It establishes into a substantial shade tree faster than many specimen conifers. |
| Maintenance | B+ | It usually needs little pruning, though needle drop and cone litter are part of the deal. |
| Deer Resistance | A- | Deer rarely bother this tree; it is a dependable choice where deer are a concern, though young trunks can still be rubbed. |
| Small Space Fit | D | Even with its narrower habit, this is not a tree for tight residential spaces. |
| Screening Value | C | It can add summer cover, but it is not useful as a winter privacy screen. |
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend this when the site is too wet for many shade trees but still has enough open space. Do not buy it expecting evergreen privacy.
| Botanical Name | Taxodium distichum 'Shawnee Brave' |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Shawnee Brave Bald Cypress |
| Mature Height | 50-70 ft |
| Mature Width | 15-25 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 4a-9a |
| Spacing | 20-25 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Moist to wet |
| Growth Habit | Upright, pyramidal |
| Evergreen | No (deciduous conifer) |
| Native | No (native to the southeastern U.S.) |
No, it is a deciduous conifer, so the soft needles color up and drop in fall.
Yes, that is one of the main reasons to choose it.
Usually no; give it open lawn space, not a foundation bed.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-12034
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