Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Western United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Bald cypress is a cypress type
Pinus albicaulis, Pinus monticola
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-11
3-7
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Bronze, Brown
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Lime Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Copper, Bronze
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep plant submerged in water
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Pruning
Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Blight, Chlorosis, Drought, Mites
Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Skin Disorders, Wounds
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Bark
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Wood is used for making furniture
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, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
TAXODIUM distichum
PINUS flexilis
Common Name
Bald Cypress
limber pine
In Hindi
bald cypress
limber pine
In German
kahlen Zypresse
limber pine
In French
cyprès chauve
limber pine
In Spanish
ciprés calvo
limber pine
In Greek
φαλακρό κυπαρίσσι
εύκαμπτος πεύκο
In Portuguese
calvo cipreste
limver foi
In Polish
Łysy drzewa cyprysowego
limver poszedł
In Latin
dilata calvitium cypressus
limver abiit
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Pinaceae
Season and Care of Bald Cypress and Limber Pine
Season and care of Bald Cypress and Limber Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Bald Cypress and Limber Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bald Cypress season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Limber Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bald Cypress is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Limber Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bald Cypress is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Limber Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Bald Cypress and Limber Pine Physical Information
Bald Cypress and Limber Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Bald Cypress height is 2,130.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Limber Pine height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bald Cypress and Limber Pine are as follows:
Bald Cypress flower color: Green, Bronze and Brown
Bald Cypress leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Limber Pine flower color:
- Limber Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Bald Cypress and Limber Pine
Care of Bald Cypress and Limber Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bald Cypress pruning is done Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots and Limber Pine pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Bald Cypress needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Limber Pine needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.