Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Availablle
Bald cypress is a cypress type
Habitat
Open Forest
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
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
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Green, Bronze, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker
Beetles, Blight, Chlorosis, Drought, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
DAVIDIA
TAXODIUM distichum
Common Name
Davidia
Bald Cypress
In Hindi
Davidia
bald cypress
In German
Davidia
kahlen Zypresse
In French
Davidia
cyprès chauve
In Spanish
Davidia
ciprés calvo
In Greek
Davidia
φαλακρό κυπαρίσσι
In Portuguese
Davidia
calvo cipreste
In Polish
Davidia
Łysy drzewa cyprysowego
In Latin
Davidia
dilata calvitium cypressus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Nyssaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Davidia and Bald Cypress
Season and care of Davidia and Bald Cypress is important to know. While considering everything about Davidia and Bald Cypress Care, growing season is an essential factor. Davidia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bald Cypress season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Davidia is Loam and for Bald Cypress is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Davidia is Acidic, Neutral and for Bald Cypress is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Davidia and Bald Cypress Physical Information
Davidia and Bald Cypress physical information is very important for comparison. Davidia height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bald Cypress height is 2,130.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Davidia and Bald Cypress are as follows:
Davidia flower color: White
Davidia leaf color: Green
Bald Cypress flower color: Green, Bronze and Brown
- Bald Cypress leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Care of Davidia and Bald Cypress
Care of Davidia and Bald Cypress include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Davidia pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Bald Cypress pruning is done Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Davidia 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.