We love the bald cypress here in "swampeast" Missouri. I happen to live close to the Mingo National Wildlife Refuge and a state rec area referred to as Otter Slough, and I can attest to the fact that these are wonderful trees that do very well in standing water or even in upland sites. In both of these areas cypress are abundant both in and around the water. Their wood is very durable and is often used around here as a drip ledge because of its ability to resist rotting. I have a couple growing in my yard (upland site) and I believe that in Missouri (and perhaps beyond) they have the distiction of being the only deciduous conifer. Several of my friends have planted them in and around ponds and in this part of the country they thrive. When we fish at the refuge, a large cypress in standing water is almost a guaranteed ticket to some fun bluegill action. Here is a good link with more facts...

http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/depts/hort/consumer/factsheets/trees-new/taxodium_distichum.html

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