Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Bald cypress is a cypress type
Habitat
River side
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
4-11
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 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
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Green, Bronze, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
-
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
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 Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Beetles, Blight, Chlorosis, Drought, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Acne, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
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
Eucalyptus
TAXODIUM distichum
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Bald Cypress
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
bald cypress
In German
Eukalyptus
kahlen Zypresse
In French
Eucalyptus
cyprès chauve
In Spanish
Eucalipto
ciprés calvo
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
φαλακρό κυπαρίσσι
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
calvo cipreste
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Łysy drzewa cyprysowego
In Latin
Eucalyptus
dilata calvitium cypressus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Taxodium
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Bald Cypress
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Bald Cypress is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Bald Cypress Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Bald Cypress season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Bald Cypress is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Bald Cypress is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eucalyptus and Bald Cypress Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Bald Cypress physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Bald Cypress height is 2,130.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Bald Cypress are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Bald Cypress flower color: Green, Bronze and Brown
- Bald Cypress leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Bald Cypress
Care of Eucalyptus and Bald Cypress include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Bald Cypress pruning is done Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Eucalyptus 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.