Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Bald cypress is a cypress type
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-11
8-15
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
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Green, Bronze, Brown
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Lime Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Copper, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep plant submerged in water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Blight, Chlorosis, Drought, Mites
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Not Available
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
TAXODIUM distichum
TECOMA stans
Common Name
Bald Cypress
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
In Hindi
bald cypress
Esperanza
In German
kahlen Zypresse
Esperanza
In French
cyprès chauve
Esperanza
In Spanish
ciprés calvo
Esperanza
In Greek
φαλακρό κυπαρίσσι
Esperanza
In Portuguese
calvo cipreste
Esperanza
In Polish
Łysy drzewa cyprysowego
Esperanza
In Latin
dilata calvitium cypressus
Esperanza
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Tecomeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bald Cypress and Esperanza
Season and care of Bald Cypress and Esperanza is important to know. While considering everything about Bald Cypress and Esperanza Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bald Cypress season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Esperanza season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bald Cypress is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Esperanza is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bald Cypress is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bald Cypress and Esperanza Physical Information
Bald Cypress and Esperanza physical information is very important for comparison. Bald Cypress height is 2,130.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Bald Cypress and Esperanza are as follows:
Bald Cypress flower color: Green, Bronze and Brown
Bald Cypress leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
- Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bald Cypress and Esperanza
Care of Bald Cypress and Esperanza include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bald Cypress pruning is done Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots and Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Bald Cypress needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.