Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
  
Asia
  
Types
Bald cypress is a cypress type
  
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
  
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-11
  
9-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-5
  
12-1
  
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Pyramidal
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,130.00 cm
  
21
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Green, Bronze, Brown
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
  
Yellow, Lemon yellow
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Lime Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Copper, Bronze
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Linear
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep plant submerged in water
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
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
  
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
  
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Blight, Chlorosis, Drought, Mites
  
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Drought and Salt
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Asthma
  
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
  
Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Skin Disorders, Wounds
  
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
  
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
  
Air freshner, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Making Perfumes, Preferably used as black tea, Used as a nutritious food item
  
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, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
TAXODIUM distichum
  
CITRUS limon
  
Common Name
Bald Cypress
  
Lemon
  
In Hindi
bald cypress
  
नींबू
  
In German
kahlen Zypresse
  
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
  
In French
cyprès chauve
  
Citron or Citronnier
  
In Spanish
ciprés calvo
  
Limón or Limonero
  
In Greek
φαλακρό κυπαρίσσι
  
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
  
In Portuguese
calvo cipreste
  
Limão
  
In Polish
Łysy drzewa cyprysowego
  
Cytrynowy
  
In Latin
dilata calvitium cypressus
  
Limon
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Coniferophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Pinopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Pinales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Cupressaceae
  
Rutaceae
  
Genus
Taxodium
  
Citrus
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Bald Cypress and Lemon
Season and care of Bald Cypress and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Bald Cypress and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bald Cypress season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bald Cypress is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bald Cypress is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Bald Cypress and Lemon Physical Information
Bald Cypress and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Bald Cypress height is 2,130.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Bald Cypress and Lemon are as follows:
Bald Cypress flower color: Green, Bronze and Brown
Bald Cypress leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of Bald Cypress and Lemon
Care of Bald Cypress and Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bald Cypress pruning is done Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots and Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, 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 Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.