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lauriemorningglory

Sep 15, 2021 6:01 PM CST

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Name: Laurie
southeast Nebraska (Zone 5b)

Baldcypress cones

Taxodium distichum, or Baldcypress, is a deciduous conifer (drops all needles every autumn). Unusual cones. A majestic tree---one of my favorites.

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scvirginia

Sep 15, 2021 7:26 PM CST

Name: Virginia

Nice banner! And you aren't the only one who really likes Bald Cypress...

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crawgarden

Sep 15, 2021 7:27 PM CST

Name: Rj
Just S of the twin cities of M (Zone 4b)

Excellent banner Laurie!

As Yogi Berra said, “It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future.”

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lauriemorningglory

Sep 16, 2021 12:01 AM CST

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Name: Laurie
southeast Nebraska (Zone 5b)

Thanks Rj and Virginia. I don't know my bird ID very well. Are those bitterns? Neat shot!

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arctangent

Sep 16, 2021 6:00 AM CST

Name: Elizabeth
Ann Arbor, Michigan (Zone 6a)

I love the aromatic scent of the cones, as well as their complex design, which is more easily seen in the fall, when they're mature. I really enjoyed seeing this banner of them.