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Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in ethyl alcohol, let stand in alcohol for 5 minutes

Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: can be fall sown without stratification.

Native to: Guatemala, Mexico, Texas

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Taxodium mucronatumTaxodium mucronatum

Ahuehuete, Montezuma Baldcypress

In Stock: 4.055 lb (Total:4.055lb)

Taxodium mucronatum

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4.06 lb

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Germination:

28%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

59,895

Quantity:

4.06 lb

Collected in:

India

Crop year:

2025

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Item ID:

1837313

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in ethyl alcohol, let stand in alcohol for 5 minutes

Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Other: can be fall sown without stratification.

Native to: Guatemala, Mexico, Texas

Native

Introduced

Discover the majestic Taxodium mucronatum, popularly known as Montezuma Baldcypress or Ahuehuete—a symbol of resilience and grandeur in the plant kingdom. Native to Mexico and parts of Texas, this iconic tree is revered for its impressive height, reaching up to 150 feet in its natural habitat. Montezuma Baldcypress showcases a distinctive pyramidal shape in its youth that matures into a broad, spreading canopy adorned with delicate, feathery foliage that transitions to a warm orange-brown hue in colder climates but remains evergreen in milder zones. This hardy species flourishes in diverse soils, from dry terrains to well-irrigated lawns, and is renowned for its ability to withstand temperatures as low as 0°F. Despite its capacity for periodic flooding, its surface roots pose minimal disruption. With a history steeped in cultural significance, highlighted by the colossal El Árbol del Tule in Oaxaca—a testament to its robust longevity—Montezuma Baldcypress seamlessly blends structural strength with natural elegance, making it a distinctive choice for landscaping. Whether planted as an awe-inspiring specimen or a functional hedge, this resilient tree harmonizes beauty and utility, offering light, dappled shade, and durable, rot-resistant heartwood, embodying nature's timeless allure.