Native to swamps in the southeastern United States, it does surprisingly well in the north. It does best in the southern half of Iowa. The foliage is an attractive yellow-green in the spring and turns to russet in the fall. The bald cypress has a pyramidal growth habit and may eventually reach a height of 50 feet. Noted for its red fruit in late summer and fall.
Leaves turn a reddish purple in fall.
The shrub has glossy green foliage and creamy- white flowers in globular heads in August. Mature height is about 6 feet, though it can grow up to 12 to 15 feet in southern areas of the United States. Its bright red twigs are attractive in winter. Flaviramea' has yellow stems. The deep green leaves drop off in the fall revealing bright red fruit.