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
South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas
Types
Bald cypress is a cypress type
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Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-5
12 - 4
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, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Bronze, Brown
White, Orange, Lavender, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown, Chocolate
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
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep plant submerged in water
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Loam, Moist, Sandy
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Red blotch
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
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making black dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Hanging Basket
Botanical Name
TAXODIUM distichum
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
Common Name
Bald Cypress
Ram's Horn
In Hindi
bald cypress
Proboscidea louisianica
In German
kahlen Zypresse
Proboscidea louisianica
In French
cyprès chauve
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
In Spanish
ciprés calvo
louisianica PROBOSCIDEA
In Greek
φαλακρό κυπαρίσσι
proboscidea louisianica
In Portuguese
calvo cipreste
proboscidea louisianica
In Polish
Łysy drzewa cyprysowego
Proboscidea louisianica
In Latin
dilata calvitium cypressus
proboscidea louisianica
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Scrophulariales
Family
Cupressaceae
Pedaliaceae
Genus
Taxodium
Proboscidea
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bald Cypress and Ram's Horn
Season and care of Bald Cypress and Ram's Horn is important to know. While considering everything about Bald Cypress and Ram's Horn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bald Cypress season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ram's Horn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bald Cypress is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ram's Horn is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bald Cypress is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ram's Horn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bald Cypress and Ram's Horn Physical Information
Bald Cypress and Ram's Horn physical information is very important for comparison. Bald Cypress height is 2,130.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Ram's Horn height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Bald Cypress and Ram's Horn are as follows:
Bald Cypress flower color: Green, Bronze and Brown
Bald Cypress leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Ram's Horn flower color: White, Orange, Lavender and Plum
- Ram's Horn leaf color: Green
Care of Bald Cypress and Ram's Horn
Care of Bald Cypress and Ram's Horn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bald Cypress pruning is done Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots and Ram's Horn 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 Ram's Horn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.