![]() ![]() Other Common Names: White Cypress, Bald Cypress, Gulf Cypress, Red Cypress, Tidewater Red CypressĪverage Size at Maturity: 50-70 ft tall and 20-25 ft wide The Bald Cypress can adapt to wet or dry conditions and can withstand flooding. The cones are small and globular, about 1” in diameter, and contain triangular seeds that entices wildlife. In spring they are yellow/green, soft green in the summer, and orange/reddish/brown in the fall. ![]() The Bald Cypress is a deciduous conifer, with short needles arranged in pairs on slender branches. The Bald Cypress grows in a pyramidal shape. Whatever the reason, these cypress trees out-competes all other trees in the area. Whilst no one knows exactly why it does this, one theory is that it is to gather oxygen. The Bald Cypress is the classic cypress tree of the southern swamps, where it can be seen exhibiting the curious behavior or raising knobbled ‘knees,’ from its roots. Other Common Names: Common Alder, Tag Alder, Hazel AlderĪverage Size at Maturity: 10-20 ft tall and 12-15 ft wide The Hazel Alder fixes nitrogen into the soil through its root nodules. The leaves are obovate/ broad elliptic and dark green in color, with serrulate margins and a pointed tip. They are enjoyed by many species of birds. 1” long fruiting cones contain winged nutlets which mature to dark brown in the fall and persist into the winter. The female catkins are bright red upright cylinders ¼” long, located on twig tips in clusters of 2-5. The male catkins are brownish/yellow, slender and droop in clusters of 2-5 near the branch tips and are 2-4” long. The flowers are monoecious, with separate male and female flowers on the same tree, and appear in March/early April before the leaves emerge. The trunks are smooth and gray with barely noticeable pores. It’s found in boggy grounds close to rivers, streams, lakes, springs, and wet meadows. It’s most commonly seen as multi-trunked specimen with a densely packed, spreading crown. Odor: Varies depending upon the species: most species have no characteristic odor, though some species can have a pungent scent.The Hazel Alder is a small tree or large, multi-stemmed, thicket-forming shrub. Rot Resistance: Purpleheart is rated as being very durable, and resists both decay and most insect attacks, though it has been reported to be susceptible to attack from marine borers. Has a medium texture with good natural luster.Įndgrain: Diffuse-porous medium to large pores, few solitary and radial multiples mineral deposits occasionally present growth rings may be either distinct or indistinct depending on species and growing conditions medium ray barely visible without lens, normal spacing. Grain/Texture: The grain is usually straight, but can also be wavy or irregular. This color-shift can be slowed and minimized by using a UV inhibiting finish on the wood. ![]() With further age and exposure to UV light, the wood becomes a dark brown with a hint of purple. Upon exposure the wood becomes a deeper eggplant purple. Modulus of Rupture: 22,000 lbf/in2 (151.7 MPa)Įlastic Modulus: 2,937,000 lbf/in2 (20.26 GPa)Ĭrushing Strength: 12,140 lbf/in2 (83.7 MPa)Ĭolor/Appearance:When freshly cut the heartwood of Purpleheart is a dull greyish/purplish brown. Distribution: Central and South America (from Mexico down to southern Brazil) ![]()
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