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
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Bald cypress is a cypress type
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
gardens, old gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-11
5-8
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Bronze, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Light Green, Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Lime Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Copper, Bronze
Yellow, Gold, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep plant submerged in water
Does not require regular watering, Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Blight, Chlorosis, Drought, Mites
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
For making oil, Used As Food
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
TAXODIUM distichum
STYRAX japonicus
Common Name
Bald Cypress
Japanese Snowbell
In Hindi
bald cypress
Japanese Snowbell
In German
kahlen Zypresse
Japanese Snowbell
In French
cyprès chauve
Japanese Snowbell
In Spanish
ciprés calvo
Japanese Snowbell
In Greek
φαλακρό κυπαρίσσι
Japanese Snowbell
In Portuguese
calvo cipreste
Japanese Snowbell
In Polish
Łysy drzewa cyprysowego
Japanese Snowbell
In Latin
dilata calvitium cypressus
Japanese Snowbell
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Styracaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bald Cypress and Japanese Snowbell
Season and care of Bald Cypress and Japanese Snowbell is important to know. While considering everything about Bald Cypress and Japanese Snowbell Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bald Cypress season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Snowbell season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bald Cypress is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Snowbell is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bald Cypress is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Snowbell is Acidic, Neutral.
Bald Cypress and Japanese Snowbell Physical Information
Bald Cypress and Japanese Snowbell physical information is very important for comparison. Bald Cypress height is 2,130.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Japanese Snowbell height is 610.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Bald Cypress and Japanese Snowbell are as follows:
Bald Cypress flower color: Green, Bronze and Brown
Bald Cypress leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Japanese Snowbell flower color: White
- Japanese Snowbell leaf color: Green
Care of Bald Cypress and Japanese Snowbell
Care of Bald Cypress and Japanese Snowbell include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bald Cypress pruning is done Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots and Japanese Snowbell 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 Japanese Snowbell needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.