Taxodium distichum 'Monarch of Illinois' (Bald Cypress)

The 'Monarch of Illinois' Bald Cypress is a majestic deciduous conifer known for its beautiful feathery foliage and unique trunk shape. It is a slow-growing tree that can live for over 1000 years. The leaves are light green, needle-like, and turn a stunning coppery-red color in the fall before falling off. The trunk is characterized by its buttressed base and can grow to be massive in size.