Taxodium Distichum 'Bald Cypress' Seeds

Cultivate your mini bonsai forest with Taxodium Distichum 'Bald Cypress' seeds! These seeds grow into a classy cypress that is a must-have for any bonsai enthusiast. 

Germination Rates: These germination rates are lower than usual, often 60% or less

Instructions: 

We recommend using the following to sow the seeds: 

• 12 Cavity Greenhouse or Planter with Humidity Dome
• Soil Pellets or Soil Pods 
• Liquid Fertilizer 

Stratification is highly recommended for these seeds, you can plant in moss in a bag or in the planter and put in the fridge for up to 3 months. After stratifying, put in a warm spot like a heat mat >70F and with grow lights or indirect sunlight and in a greenhouse. Monitor the soil(checking ~once a week) to make sure it remains moist and that the humidity dome has condensation.

(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)

These seeds are for the 2026 growing season.

About the seeds:

difficulty	beginner | intermediate | advanced
germination time	1-3 months
depth	1/8"-1/4”
spacing	1-2 seeds per nursery pot or greenhouse tray cell
recommended planter	2"-4" nursery pot or greenhouse to start (no terra cotta)
time to maturity	several years
seed prep	pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none
method	greenhouse | paper towel method
temperature	cool, temperate climate

 

About the Plants:

description	tall conifer evergreen
difficulty	beginner | intermediate | advanced
growth speed	slow | medium | fast
size of plant	outdoors >100 tall. As a bonsai, much smaller.
light	full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights
soil	well-draining 1/2 coconut coir or peat-based potting mix or 1/2 sand
temperature	warm | cool
pet-friendly	cats | dogs | no
pests	few pests
fertilization	heavy | moderate | light