CRCL needs your cypress seeds

In 2022, CRCL began growing bald cypress and mangroves at our Restoration Headquarters. Now, we need your seeds! We are collecting and planting native, locally grown cypress seeds. Seeds can be collected from a tree in your yard, on the side of the road, or from parking lots. The more seeds we collect the larger our native plant nursery can grow, and the more trees we can plant across the coast. We are currently accepting bald cypress (Taxodium distichum) seed donations!

If you would like to donate seeds to CRCL:

1. Collect any amount of seeds you’d like- the more the better!

2. Store in a plastic bag or container and label it with your name, phone number, email, date of collection and where the seeds were collected

3. Deliver or mail your seeds by appointment to CRCL: 25 Walnut Street, Suite 201, New Orleans, LA 70118-4881. A staff member will greet you to take your seeds.

To coordinate delivery with us please call our Native Plant Program manager, Gardner Goodall, at (919) 641-2319 or email us at plants@crcl.org

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Seed Collection Locations

If you have additional questions about participating in the seed drive contact us!