Conifer Trees / evergreens · Bald cypress
Bald Cypress 'Falling Waters'
Taxodium distichum 'Falling waters'
In USDA zones 7b–8a around Raleigh, Durham, and Cary, Bald Cypress 'Falling Waters' is a evergreen used in Triangle yards when mature size, sun, and drainage fit the bed. It is often a practical pick in Piedmont clay when the hole is wide and the crown sits slightly high. Give it the open sky it wants; west-facing walls in July still cook tender foliage. Fall planting is the usual window here; water through the first summer no matter the calendar.
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Key facts for the Triangle
- Botanical name
- Taxodium distichum 'Falling waters'
- Common name
- Bald Cypress 'Falling Waters'
- Plant type
- Conifer Trees / evergreens
- Group
- Bald cypress
- Hardiness here
- USDA 7b–8a (Raleigh–Durham Triangle)
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Even moisture; do not let the root ball dry out
- Soil
- Well-drained; handles Piedmont clay with grade and drainage
- Leaf habit
- Evergreen
- Best planting window
- Fall (October–November) in the Piedmont; spring after frost as backup
Overview
Bald Cypress 'Falling Waters' is a conifer trees / evergreens selected for landscape use where its mature habit, ornamental traits, and site preferences fit the planting area.
At a glance
Sun
Water & soil
Foliage & season
Common questions
Is Bald Cypress 'Falling Waters' a good plant for Raleigh and the Triangle?
Yes—when the site matches its light and drainage needs. Bald Cypress 'Falling Waters' is used in Raleigh, Durham, and Cary landscapes in USDA zones 7b–8a. Confirm mature width, overhead wires, and how wet the Piedmont clay stays after storms before you plant.
When should I plant Bald Cypress 'Falling Waters' in North Carolina?
Fall (October–November) is the safest window for Bald Cypress 'Falling Waters' in the Piedmont: soil is still warm, air is cooler, and roots can grow before summer. Spring after the last frost works if you can water deeply through the first hot season.
Will Bald Cypress 'Falling Waters' grow in Piedmont clay?
It can, if you plant slightly high, open a wide hole, and keep water moving away from the crown. Clay that stays soggy is still a problem for any evergreen.
Does Bald Cypress 'Falling Waters' lose its leaves in winter?
No. Bald Cypress 'Falling Waters' is evergreen and keeps foliage year-round, which is why it is used for winter structure and screening in Triangle yards.
How much sun does Bald Cypress 'Falling Waters' need?
It performs best in full sun—about 6 or more hours of direct light. Afternoon shade can help in reflected-heat courtyards, but too little sun usually means weaker flowering or open growth.