Life Span
Not Available
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Bald cypress is a cypress type
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, Grassland, Mountains, Pastures, Rocky Ridges, Woods
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
Green, Bronze, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Keep plant submerged in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Blight, Chlorosis, Drought, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysentry
Acne, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a dye, Used as a spice, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Application in Handicrafts, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
RHUS lancea
TAXODIUM distichum
Common Name
African Sumac
Bald Cypress
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी एक प्रकार का पौधा
bald cypress
In German
African sumac
kahlen Zypresse
In French
sumac africaine
cyprès chauve
In Spanish
zumaque africano
ciprés calvo
In Greek
Αφρικανική σουμάκι
φαλακρό κυπαρίσσι
In Portuguese
sumac africano
calvo cipreste
In Polish
afrykański sumaka
Łysy drzewa cyprysowego
In Latin
African sumac
dilata calvitium cypressus
Phylum
Not Available
Coniferophyta
Class
Not Available
Pinopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of African Sumac and Bald Cypress
Season and care of African Sumac and Bald Cypress is important to know. While considering everything about African Sumac and Bald Cypress Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Sumac season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bald Cypress season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Sumac is Loam, Sand and for Bald Cypress is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Sumac is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bald Cypress is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
African Sumac and Bald Cypress Physical Information
African Sumac and Bald Cypress physical information is very important for comparison. African Sumac height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Bald Cypress height is 2,130.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of African Sumac and Bald Cypress are as follows:
African Sumac flower color: Light Green and Ivory
African Sumac leaf color: Green
Bald Cypress flower color: Green, Bronze and Brown
- Bald Cypress leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Care of African Sumac and Bald Cypress
Care of African Sumac and Bald Cypress include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Sumac pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bald Cypress pruning is done Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer African Sumac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bald Cypress needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.