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
Water elm
Bald cypress is a cypress type
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Green
Green, Bronze, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full 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
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Keep plant submerged in water
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Beetles, Blight, Chlorosis, Drought, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Acne, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
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, Street Trees
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
TAXODIUM distichum
Common Name
American Elm
Bald Cypress
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
bald cypress
In German
amerikanische Ulme
kahlen Zypresse
In French
orme d'Amérique
cyprès chauve
In Spanish
olmo americano
ciprés calvo
In Greek
American Elm
φαλακρό κυπαρίσσι
In Portuguese
olmo americano
calvo cipreste
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
Łysy drzewa cyprysowego
In Latin
Latin ulmo
dilata calvitium cypressus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Elm and Bald Cypress
Season and care of Elm and Bald Cypress is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Bald Cypress Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bald Cypress season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Bald Cypress is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Bald Cypress is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elm and Bald Cypress Physical Information
Elm and Bald Cypress physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Bald Cypress height is 2,130.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Elm and Bald Cypress are as follows:
Care of Elm and Bald Cypress
Care of Elm and Bald Cypress include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Bald Cypress pruning is done Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bald Cypress needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.