Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Australia, South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Bald cypress is a cypress type
Habitat
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
White
Green, Bronze, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Red
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Compound
Linear
Plant Season
Early Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads
Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Beetles, Blight, Chlorosis, Drought, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Acne, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
-
Application in Handicrafts, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
TAXODIUM distichum
Common Name
Elderberry
Bald Cypress
In Hindi
Elderberry
bald cypress
In German
Holunderbeere
kahlen Zypresse
In French
Sureau
cyprès chauve
In Spanish
Saúco
ciprés calvo
In Greek
Elderberry
φαλακρό κυπαρίσσι
In Portuguese
Sabugueiro
calvo cipreste
In Polish
Bez czarny
Łysy drzewa cyprysowego
In Latin
Elderberry
dilata calvitium cypressus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Adoxaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Elderberry and Bald Cypress
Season and care of Elderberry and Bald Cypress is important to know. While considering everything about Elderberry and Bald Cypress Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elderberry season is Early Spring and Bald Cypress season is Early Spring. The type of soil for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Bald Cypress is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic and for Bald Cypress is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elderberry and Bald Cypress Physical Information
Elderberry and Bald Cypress physical information is very important for comparison. Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Bald Cypress height is 2,130.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Elderberry and Bald Cypress are as follows:
Elderberry flower color: White
Elderberry leaf color: Green
Bald Cypress flower color: Green, Bronze and Brown
- Bald Cypress leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Care of Elderberry and Bald Cypress
Care of Elderberry and Bald Cypress include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads and Bald Cypress pruning is done Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Elderberry 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.