cypress trees new zealand
Cypress trees in New Zealand are a popular choice for gardeners, landscapers, and property owners seeking elegant evergreen structure, wind protection, or a striking feature tree. With their stately habits, vibrant foliage, and resilience in local conditions, cypress trees bring timeless appeal to gardens and rural properties across the country. At our NZ nursery, we offer a curated selection of cypress varieties suited to New Zealand’s climate and soils—from narrow, architectural forms to stunning blue tones and classic heritage types. Whether you are searching for specimen trees, hedging solutions, or shelterbelt options, cypress trees provide versatility and enduring beauty for both urban and rural landscapes.
Taxodium distichum (Bald Cypress)
Taxodium distichum, commonly known as the Bald Cypress or Swamp Cypress, is a conifer that grows as an upright tree to about 30 m tall and 8 m wide. It is somewhat unusual in that it is deciduous whereas most conifers tend to be evergreen. Feathery leaves emerge light green in spring, age to become bronze-yellow in summer, then develop bronze tones in autumn before falling. Taxodium distichum is a great tree for planting in wetter areas of a large garden and for planting around water features.
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Taxodium distichum Cascade Falls
Taxodium distichum Cascade Falls is a variety of the commonly known, Swamp Cypress, and is a fabulous weeping tree that will tolerate heavy soils. The rich green foliage hangs from pendulous branches on this deciduous conifer. The tree is further accentuated with yellow autumn colours before the leaves fall. It grows with a somewhat rounded shape to about 4 m tall and 3 m wide. Taxodium distichum Cascade Falls is a great tree for planting in wetter areas of a garden and for planting around water features such as ponds. It makes for a great specimen and is well suited to including in a mixed planting.
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