Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Bald cypress is a cypress type
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-14
4-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Violet
Green, Bronze, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Frost
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Blight, Chlorosis, Drought, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Kidney Stone
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Acne, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Handicrafts, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
AVERRHOA carambola
TAXODIUM distichum
Common Name
Carambola, Starfruit
Bald Cypress
In Hindi
carambola पेड़
bald cypress
In German
Sternfrucht Baum
kahlen Zypresse
In French
arbre carambole
cyprès chauve
In Spanish
árbol de carambola
ciprés calvo
In Greek
carambola δέντρο
φαλακρό κυπαρίσσι
In Portuguese
árvore de carambola
calvo cipreste
In Polish
karambola drzewo
Łysy drzewa cyprysowego
In Latin
carambola ligno
dilata calvitium cypressus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Oxalidaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Carambola and Bald Cypress
Season and care of Carambola and Bald Cypress is important to know. While considering everything about Carambola and Bald Cypress Care, growing season is an essential factor. Carambola season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bald Cypress season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Carambola is Loam, Sand and for Bald Cypress is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral and for Bald Cypress is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Carambola and Bald Cypress Physical Information
Carambola and Bald Cypress physical information is very important for comparison. Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bald Cypress height is 2,130.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Carambola and Bald Cypress are as follows:
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
Carambola leaf color: Green
Bald Cypress flower color: Green, Bronze and Brown
- Bald Cypress leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Care of Carambola and Bald Cypress
Care of Carambola and Bald Cypress include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Bald Cypress pruning is done Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Carambola 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.