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
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Bald cypress is a cypress type
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-11
5-9
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Green, Bronze, Brown
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Lime Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Copper, Bronze
Red, Crimson, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Linear
Oval, Bristle-tipped
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep plant submerged in water
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
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
Well drained
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
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Blight, Chlorosis, Drought, Mites
Anthracnose, Leaf Blister, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for cabinet makers
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
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
TAXODIUM distichum
QUERCUS coccinea
Common Name
Bald Cypress
Scarlet Oak
In Hindi
bald cypress
Scarlet Oak
In German
kahlen Zypresse
Scarlet Oak
In French
cyprès chauve
Scarlet Oak
In Spanish
ciprés calvo
Scarlet roble
In Greek
φαλακρό κυπαρίσσι
Scarlet Oak
In Portuguese
calvo cipreste
Scarlet Oak
In Polish
Łysy drzewa cyprysowego
Scarlet Oak
In Latin
dilata calvitium cypressus
Quercus coccinea
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Bald Cypress and Scarlet Oak
Season and care of Bald Cypress and Scarlet Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Bald Cypress and Scarlet Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bald Cypress season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Scarlet Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bald Cypress is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Scarlet Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bald Cypress is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Scarlet Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Bald Cypress and Scarlet Oak Physical Information
Bald Cypress and Scarlet Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Bald Cypress height is 2,130.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Scarlet Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Bald Cypress and Scarlet Oak are as follows:
Bald Cypress flower color: Green, Bronze and Brown
Bald Cypress leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Scarlet Oak flower color: Not Available
- Scarlet Oak leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Bald Cypress and Scarlet Oak
Care of Bald Cypress and Scarlet Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bald Cypress pruning is done Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots and Scarlet Oak 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 Scarlet Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.