Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Prunus virginiana
Bald cypress is a cypress type
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
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
Thicket/Colonizing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
-
Green, Bronze, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Copper, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Blight, Chlorosis, Drought, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Acne, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food
Application in Handicrafts, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
TAXODIUM distichum
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Bald Cypress
In Hindi
Chokecherry
bald cypress
In German
Chokecherry
kahlen Zypresse
In French
Chokecherry
cyprès chauve
In Spanish
Chokecherry
ciprés calvo
In Greek
Chokecherry
φαλακρό κυπαρίσσι
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
calvo cipreste
In Polish
Chokecherry
Łysy drzewa cyprysowego
In Latin
chokecherry
dilata calvitium cypressus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
-
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Bald Cypress
Season and care of Chokecherry and Bald Cypress is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Bald Cypress Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bald Cypress season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bald Cypress is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bald Cypress is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chokecherry and Bald Cypress Physical Information
Chokecherry and Bald Cypress physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Bald Cypress height is 2,130.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Bald Cypress are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Bald Cypress
Care of Chokecherry and Bald Cypress include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Bald Cypress pruning is done Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Chokecherry 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.