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:
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
