Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Bald cypress is a cypress type
Habitat
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 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
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Yellow green
Green, Bronze, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Ivory
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Ivory
Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Ivory
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Leaf Shape
Trident shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Beetles, Blight, Chlorosis, Drought, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
-
Allergy
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Acne, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Handicrafts, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Aegle marmelos
TAXODIUM distichum
Common Name
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
Bald Cypress
In Hindi
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
bald cypress
In German
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
kahlen Zypresse
In French
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
cyprès chauve
In Spanish
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
ciprés calvo
In Greek
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
φαλακρό κυπαρίσσι
In Portuguese
Fruta de Bael
calvo cipreste
In Polish
Kleiszcze smakowite
Łysy drzewa cyprysowego
In Latin
Bilwa
dilata calvitium cypressus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Brugmansia
Taxodium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Bael and Bald Cypress
Season and care of Bael and Bald Cypress is important to know. While considering everything about Bael and Bald Cypress Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bael season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bald Cypress season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bael is Loam, Sand and for Bald Cypress is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bael is Neutral and for Bald Cypress is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bael and Bald Cypress Physical Information
Bael and Bald Cypress physical information is very important for comparison. Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Bald Cypress height is 2,130.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bael and Bald Cypress are as follows:
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Bald Cypress flower color: Green, Bronze and Brown
- Bald Cypress leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Care of Bael and Bald Cypress
Care of Bael and Bald Cypress include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Bald Cypress pruning is done Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Bael 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.