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  8. Pondcypress

species 6,923 observations

Pondcypress

Taxodium ascendens

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

9 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Gray Perimede Moth, Cypress Sphinx, Distinguished Cypress Owlet Moth, Bald Cypress Coneworm Moth 4
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Cypress Twig Gall Midge, Cypress Flower Gall Midge 2
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Wild Turkey 1
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Pileated Woodpecker, Little Blue Heron 2

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Trees
Light
Full sun
Moisture
Moist
Water use
High
Plant type
Perennial Tree

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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