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Description
According to the USDA, baldcypress has a taproot with horizontal roots that lie just under the surface and spread for 20-50 feet before bending down. The “knees”, which are outgrowths of the lateral root system, are thought to provide support for the tree.
Preview
![image preview](https://dc.cod.edu/horticulture-2242-taxodium-distichum/1005/preview.jpg)
Image Source
Karren Wcisel, TreeTopics.com
Image Creation Date
4-9-2012
Keywords
Pinaceae, tree, conifer, cone, needle, deciduous conifer, Taxodium distichum, baldcypress