SHAWNEE BRAVE™ Baldcypress
Taxodium distichum 'Mickelson'
SHAWNEE BRAVE™ Baldcypress (Taxodium distichum 'Mickelson') is a tree suited to the Colorado Front Range, rated "Recommended for Most Sites" on the 2024 Front Range Tree Recommendation List. It matures to about 50–75 ft tall and 15–20 ft wide, needs medium to high water, and prefers full sun.
medium to high water50–75 ft tall and 15–20 ft wideDeer-resistant
Photos
- Photo 1: (c) William J. Deml, some rights reserved (CC BY)
- Photo 2: (c) Treeworld Wholesale, some rights reserved (CC BY)
- Photo 3: (c) Annika Lindqvist, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Annika Lindqvist
At a glance
Will it survive here?
- Hardiness zones
- USDA 4–10
- Water needs
- medium to high water
- Sun
- Best in full sun.
- Soil
- clay, loam
- Soil pH
- 6.0–8.2
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- high
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
- Tolerates
- Rain gardens
How big, what shape?
- Mature size
- 50–75 ft tall and 15–20 ft wide
- Mature form
- Pyramidal
- Spacing / clearance
- ~20 ft of clearance
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Lifespan
- Long-lived
What it looks like, and when
- Fall color
- Bronze, orange
- Foliage
- Evergreen
Who else benefits
- Pollinator value
- low
- Deer
- Generally deer-resistant
- Colorado native
- No
Site factors to consider
- Critical: Cold HardinessThe average low suits it fine; our real cold risk is the swings, late frosts, and intense winter sun, so wrap young trunks and give it shelter.
Frequently asked questions
- Is SHAWNEE BRAVE™ Baldcypress good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes, SHAWNEE BRAVE™ Baldcypress is a well-suited tree for Colorado's Front Range, rated "Recommended for Most Sites" on the 2024 Front Range Tree Recommendation List.
- How big does SHAWNEE BRAVE™ Baldcypress get?
- It matures to about 50–75 ft tall and 15–20 ft wide.
- How much room does SHAWNEE BRAVE™ Baldcypress need?
- Give SHAWNEE BRAVE™ Baldcypress about 20 ft of clearance from buildings, fences, and other trees so the mature canopy isn't crowded.
- What shape does SHAWNEE BRAVE™ Baldcypress grow into?
- SHAWNEE BRAVE™ Baldcypress typically grows into a pyramidal, conical outline that is widest at the base. This is the species' usual mature form, named cultivars (columnar, weeping, or compact selections) can differ, so check the specific cultivar.
- Is SHAWNEE BRAVE™ Baldcypress hardy on the Front Range?
- SHAWNEE BRAVE™ Baldcypress is hardy in USDA 4–10. The Colorado Front Range spans roughly USDA 4b–6a, so it is well within range. That said, it carries a cold-hardiness caution: The average low suits it fine; our real cold risk is the swings, late frosts, and intense winter sun, so wrap young trunks and give it shelter.
- How much water does SHAWNEE BRAVE™ Baldcypress need?
- It needs medium to high water once established.
- How fast does SHAWNEE BRAVE™ Baldcypress grow?
- SHAWNEE BRAVE™ Baldcypress is a moderate-growing tree. Growth rate depends on water and site conditions on the Front Range.
- How long does SHAWNEE BRAVE™ Baldcypress live?
- SHAWNEE BRAVE™ Baldcypress is long-lived, a multi-generational tree given good siting and care. Actual lifespan varies with site, water, and care.
- What color does SHAWNEE BRAVE™ Baldcypress turn in fall?
- SHAWNEE BRAVE™ Baldcypress turns bronze and orange in autumn. Fall color intensity varies with the season and site on the Front Range.
- Is SHAWNEE BRAVE™ Baldcypress native to Colorado?
- No. It is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.
- Is SHAWNEE BRAVE™ Baldcypress deer-resistant?
- SHAWNEE BRAVE™ Baldcypress is generally considered deer-resistant, though no plant is deer-proof when browse pressure is high.
