Baldcypress is the state tree of Louisiana, and is an icon of southern swamplands. So named because the trees are deciduous (unlike most conifers), and have the peculiar trait of dropping all their needle-like leaves each winter.
The trees also develop unique aerial roots that protrude above the ground (or water) and are especially seen on trees growing in swamps. These structures are known as knees, and are sometimes harvested on a small scale and sold for woodcarving purposes (see picture below).
Although not technically a cypress in the strictest sense (Cupressus genus), Baldcypress is in the Cupressaceæ family, which includes many decay resistant woods (including cedars), and the wood is a popular choice in exterior construction applications where decay resistance is needed.
Common Name(s): Cypress, Baldcypress
Scientific Name: Taxodium distichum
Distribution: Southeastern United States
Tree Size: 80-120 ft (24-37 m) tall, 3-5 ft (1-1.5 m) trunk diameter
Average Dried Weight: 32 lbs/ft3 (515 kg/m3)
Specific Gravity (Basic, 12% MC): .42, .51
Janka Hardness: 510 lbf (2,270 N)
Modulus of Rupture: 10,600 lbf/in2 (73.1 MPa)
Elastic Modulus: 1,440,000 lbf/in2 (9.93 GPa)
Crushing Strength: 6,360 lbf/in2 (43.9 MPa)
Shrinkage: Radial: 3.8%, Tangential: 6.2%, Volumetric: 10.5%, T/R Ratio: 1.6
Size Description: Available in surfaced or rough-sawn.
Phone: 910-815-2900
Email: info@fitzgeraldwood.com
Fitzgerald Wood Products
4022 Market St
Wilmington, NC 28403
Phone: 910-815-2900
Email: info@fitzgeraldwood.com
Fitzgerald Wood Products
4022 Market St
Wilmington, NC 28403
Have a job coming up or need some custom milling done? We’ve got you!
Please feel free to reach out via the form with as much detail as possible or by giving us a call at (910) 815-2900.
Regardless of your contact method, a member of our team will be able to guide you through the quoting process and get you set up with the products you need to get the job done!
Have a job coming up or need some custom milling done? We’ve got you!
Please feel free to reach out via the form with as much detail as possible or by giving us a call at (910) 815-2900.
Regardless of your contact method, a member of our team will be able to guide you through the quoting process and get you set up with the products you need to get the job done!