Cypress (Taxodium distichum) Baldcypress. Also Black, Red, Southern, White, Yellow, and Common Cypress Source: Gulf States, Middle Mississippi Valley, Southeastern Coast of the United States. Color: Yellowish red, often nearly salmon-colored. Pattern: Very distinct leafy grain Characteristics: Annual rings combine soft, open-meshed spring wood, and hard, closer-grained summer wood. Moderately strong and light very durable. Uses: Normally for its great durability (against decay); also for architectural interiors and furniture, especially Pecky Cypress for its “textured look.” Availability: Limited as veneer; readily available as lumber. Price Range: Average.