The Bald Cypress is a deciduous tree, generally treated as an evergreen. Round topped, it usually grows to 50-70' tall in about 30-50 years. Its shape is broadly conical while young, becoming flat topped at maturity. The needles are about 1/2" long and are light green and feathery from spring until autumn which is when they become orange yellow and fall from the tree. Old trees bear round 1" cones. Bald Cypress are hardy to Zone 5. It is vigorous in wet soil but will do well in well drained garden soil if the soil is acid. Full sun is necessary.