Sinker Cypress

Reclaimed Cypress Brings History To Your Home

Originally axe-cut in the 1800s, Sinker Cypress has been resting in the river for hundreds of years , acquiring a distinctive grey color. After years underwater, our company hires loggers to retrieve the logs so we can saw them into lumber and beams.

  • Sinker cypress wood used in a home
  • Sinker cypress indoor area
  • Sinker cypress used on the outside of a home
  • Hardwood decking along a door frame with sinker cypress wood
  • Sinker cypress wood used in a dinning room area
Wood decking with sinker cypress wood

Common Names: Sinker Cypress, River Recovered Cypress

Scientific Name: Taxodium distichum

Origin: North American rivers

Tree Size: 80-100 ft (24-37 m) tall, 3-5 ft (1-1.5 m) trunk diameter

Average Dried Weight: 32 lbs/ft3 (515 kg/m3)

Color & Appearance:

The color of Sinker Cypress is dependent on where the logs were harvested. Logs harvested in muddy swamps can have a deep olive hue. Logs found on sandy riverbeds can have a red hue and contain gold color.

Grain &Texture: Sinker Cypress has an extremely tight grain and properties that resist insect pests or decay due to a natural oil present in the wood.

Rot Resistance:

Sinker Cypress wood has outstanding durability and weathering properties. It is also resistant to insect pests.

Common Uses:

Due to its natural resistances, Sinker Cypress is great for any outdoor project. Lumber Locators offers milling options for Ceilings and Siding.