Ken, you have inspired me. I moved to South Carolina about five years ago and all this warm humid air must be good for something! I have always admired thoe big beautiful evergreens like fir and larch with it's fall colors but no chance for them here. Bald Cypress, I can see from yours, can be big and impressive. And what better place than the lowcountry of South Carolina. Thank you so much for unabashedly sharing your many years of experiance! Now I feel confident to tackle a new species and if i need more info I can look back at all that you have posted...invaluable. Thanks from a new fan...Don.