Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Bald cypress is a cypress type
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
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, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Bronze, Brown
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Lime Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Copper, Bronze
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep plant submerged in water
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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 if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Blight, Chlorosis, Drought, Mites
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
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
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
Common Name
Bald Cypress
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
In Hindi
bald cypress
गुलाबी Ipe
In German
kahlen Zypresse
rosa Ipe
In French
cyprès chauve
rose Ipe
In Spanish
ciprés calvo
Pink Ipe
In Greek
φαλακρό κυπαρίσσι
ροζ Ipe
In Portuguese
calvo cipreste
rosa Ipe
In Polish
Łysy drzewa cyprysowego
różowy Ipe
In Latin
dilata calvitium cypressus
Pink Ipe
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Taxodium
Handroanthus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bald Cypress and Pink Ipe
Season and care of Bald Cypress and Pink Ipe is important to know. While considering everything about Bald Cypress and Pink Ipe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bald Cypress season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Ipe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bald Cypress is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bald Cypress is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bald Cypress and Pink Ipe Physical Information
Bald Cypress and Pink Ipe physical information is very important for comparison. Bald Cypress height is 2,130.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bald Cypress and Pink Ipe are as follows:
Bald Cypress flower color: Green, Bronze and Brown
Bald Cypress leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bald Cypress and Pink Ipe
Care of Bald Cypress and Pink Ipe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bald Cypress pruning is done Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots and Pink Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Bald Cypress needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.