Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Not Available
Types
Bald cypress is a cypress type
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-11
5-12
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
H2
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Bronze, Brown
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Lime Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Copper, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep plant submerged in water
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Blight, Chlorosis, Drought, Mites
Bud rot, Cadang-cadang, Coconut bug, Coconut foliar decay, Coconut scale, Ganoderma butt rot, Gray leaf blight, Lethal bole rot, Lethal yellowing, Mealybugs, nutfall, Red ring nematode, Stem bleeding disease
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, For making oil for cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as a vegetable oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
TAXODIUM distichum
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Bald Cypress
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
bald cypress
नारियल का पेड़
In German
kahlen Zypresse
Kokospalme
In French
cyprès chauve
Cocotier
In Spanish
ciprés calvo
El cocotero
In Greek
φαλακρό κυπαρίσσι
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
calvo cipreste
Coqueiro
In Polish
Łysy drzewa cyprysowego
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
dilata calvitium cypressus
dolor ligno
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Cocoeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bald Cypress and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Bald Cypress and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Bald Cypress and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bald Cypress season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bald Cypress is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bald Cypress is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Bald Cypress and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Bald Cypress and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Bald Cypress height is 2,130.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Bald Cypress and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Bald Cypress flower color: Green, Bronze and Brown
Bald Cypress leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Bald Cypress and Coconut Tree
Care of Bald Cypress and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bald Cypress pruning is done Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Bald Cypress needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.