Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Bald cypress is a cypress type
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
Green, Bronze, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep plant submerged in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Blight, Chlorosis, Drought, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
TAXODIUM distichum
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
Bald Cypress
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
bald cypress
In German
Flaschenbaum
kahlen Zypresse
In French
Bouteille Arbre
cyprès chauve
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
ciprés calvo
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
φαλακρό κυπαρίσσι
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
calvo cipreste
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Łysy drzewa cyprysowego
In Latin
Utrem ligno
dilata calvitium cypressus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Taxodium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
-
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Bald Cypress
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Bald Cypress is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Bald Cypress Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Bald Cypress season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Bald Cypress is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Bald Cypress is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Bald Cypress Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Bald Cypress physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Bald Cypress height is 2,130.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Bald Cypress are as follows:
Care of Bottle Tree and Bald Cypress
Care of Bottle Tree and Bald Cypress include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottle Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Bald Cypress pruning is done Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bald Cypress needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.