Taxodium huegellii (Montezuma Cypress)

Zone: 7 - 9
Natural Range: Mexico, Guatemala, south Texas
Soil:  Average to moist, humus rich
Light: Part shade
Height: 25 - 50 feet tall
Attributes:  Evergreen in warmer climates.  Semi-deciduous in cooler areas.  Old rusty brown foliage remains on the tree until new growth commences in the spring.  Bright green new growth.  Pendulous foliage.
Notes:  The most famous tree is in southern Mexico with a base that is 37.5 feet in diameter.
Pot Size:  Small Band Pot +- 20" tall