Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Bald cypress is a cypress type
Chionodoxa luciliae
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Bronze, Brown
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Lime Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Copper, Bronze
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep plant submerged in water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Blight, Chlorosis, Drought, Mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Skin Disorders, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TAXODIUM distichum
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Bald Cypress
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
bald cypress
Chionodoxa
In German
kahlen Zypresse
Chionodoxa
In French
cyprès chauve
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
ciprés calvo
Chionodoxa
In Greek
φαλακρό κυπαρίσσι
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
calvo cipreste
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Łysy drzewa cyprysowego
Chionodoxa
In Latin
dilata calvitium cypressus
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Platyhelminthes
Family
Cupressaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Taxodium
Chionodoxa
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Bald Cypress and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Bald Cypress and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Bald Cypress and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bald Cypress season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chionodoxa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bald Cypress is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Bald Cypress is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bald Cypress and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Bald Cypress and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Bald Cypress height is 2,130.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Bald Cypress and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Bald Cypress flower color: Green, Bronze and Brown
Bald Cypress leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Bald Cypress and Chionodoxa
Care of Bald Cypress and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bald Cypress pruning is done Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots and Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bald Cypress needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.