Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Bald cypress is a cypress type
Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-11
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 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
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Green, Bronze, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Blue
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
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Leaf Shape
Irregular
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
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, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season
Keep plant submerged in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Beetles, Blight, Chlorosis, Drought, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough
Acne, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Handicrafts, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS virginiana
TAXODIUM distichum
Common Name
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
Bald Cypress
In Hindi
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
bald cypress
In German
Eastern Red Cedar
kahlen Zypresse
In French
Red Cedar Orient
cyprès chauve
In Spanish
Cedro Rojo del Este
ciprés calvo
In Greek
Ανατολική Red Cedar
φαλακρό κυπαρίσσι
In Portuguese
Eastern Red Cedar
calvo cipreste
In Polish
Eastern Red Cedar
Łysy drzewa cyprysowego
In Latin
Eastern Red Cedar
dilata calvitium cypressus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Cupressaceae
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
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Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Bald Cypress
Season and care of Eastern Red Cedar and Bald Cypress is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Red Cedar and Bald Cypress Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bald Cypress season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bald Cypress is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bald Cypress is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Red Cedar and Bald Cypress Physical Information
Eastern Red Cedar and Bald Cypress physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Bald Cypress height is 2,130.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Bald Cypress are as follows:
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Bald Cypress flower color: Green, Bronze and Brown
- Bald Cypress leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Bald Cypress
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Bald Cypress include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bald Cypress pruning is done Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Eastern Red Cedar 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.