Scientific name: Taxodium distichum
Common names: Bald cypress, red cypress
Color: The sapwood is pale yellow white with the heartwood varying in color from light to dark or reddish brown.
Main uses: Exterior siding, shutters, shingles, trim, fence posts, interior paneling, moulding, millwork, cabinetry, flooring, furniture, beams, and columns.
Old-growth Cypress is rated as being durable to very durable in regards to decay resistance,