Most species of cypress trees are evergreen, with the exception of those in the Taxodium genus, which are deciduous in nature. Deciduous cypress trees still bear needles, though the needles turn from green to reddish-brown in fall and winter.

Do cypress trees lose their leaves in winter?

Although trees with needles are often evergreen, the bald cypress tree (Taxodium distichum) drops its needles every year in the heart of winter.

Are cypress trees green all year?

Leyland cypress trees are an exceptionally fast-growing tree that can create a lush, natural privacy screen in just a few years. These low-maintenance evergreens keep their bluish-green, needled leaves year-round, and are tolerant of many soil types and a range of sunlight.