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
Australia
Types
Bald cypress is a cypress type
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Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
Canopy, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-11
9-13
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, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
Green, Bronze, Brown
Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Lime Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Copper, Bronze
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Lobulated
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep plant submerged in water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Blight, Chlorosis, Drought, Mites
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Skin Disorders, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
TAXODIUM distichum
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Common Name
Bald Cypress
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
In Hindi
bald cypress
Pink Flame Tree
In German
kahlen Zypresse
Rosa Flame Tree
In French
cyprès chauve
Flame Tree Rose
In Spanish
ciprés calvo
Pink árbol de la llama
In Greek
φαλακρό κυπαρίσσι
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
calvo cipreste
Árvore Chama Rosa
In Polish
Łysy drzewa cyprysowego
Różowy Flame Tree
In Latin
dilata calvitium cypressus
Pink arbor flamma
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Taxodium
brachychiton
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Bald Cypress and Pink Flame Tree
Season and care of Bald Cypress and Pink Flame Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Bald Cypress and Pink Flame Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bald Cypress season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bald Cypress is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bald Cypress is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Bald Cypress and Pink Flame Tree Physical Information
Bald Cypress and Pink Flame Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Bald Cypress height is 2,130.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bald Cypress and Pink Flame Tree are as follows:
Bald Cypress flower color: Green, Bronze and Brown
Bald Cypress leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
- Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Care of Bald Cypress and Pink Flame Tree
Care of Bald Cypress and Pink Flame Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bald Cypress pruning is done Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots and Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.