Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Polynesia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
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Bald cypress is a cypress type
Habitat
Forest edges, gardens, Homesteads
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 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
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green
Green, Bronze, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Black
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Dark Green, Brown
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Leaf Shape
Compound
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mites, Nematodes, Scale
Beetles, Blight, Chlorosis, Drought, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Plerandra elegantissima
TAXODIUM distichum
Common Name
False Aralia
Bald Cypress
In Hindi
Aralia
bald cypress
In German
falsch Aralia
kahlen Zypresse
In French
faux Aralia
cyprès chauve
In Spanish
Falso Aralia
ciprés calvo
In Greek
Λάθος Aralia
φαλακρό κυπαρίσσι
In Portuguese
Aralia false
calvo cipreste
In Polish
fałsz Aralia
Łysy drzewa cyprysowego
In Latin
falsum Aralia
dilata calvitium cypressus
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of False Aralia and Bald Cypress
Season and care of False Aralia and Bald Cypress is important to know. While considering everything about False Aralia and Bald Cypress Care, growing season is an essential factor. False Aralia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bald Cypress season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for False Aralia is Loam, Sand and for Bald Cypress is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for False Aralia is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bald Cypress is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
False Aralia and Bald Cypress Physical Information
False Aralia and Bald Cypress physical information is very important for comparison. False Aralia height is 760.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bald Cypress height is 2,130.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of False Aralia and Bald Cypress are as follows:
False Aralia flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
False Aralia leaf color: Red, Green, Dark Green and Brown
Bald Cypress flower color: Green, Bronze and Brown
- Bald Cypress leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Care of False Aralia and Bald Cypress
Care of False Aralia and Bald Cypress include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. False Aralia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 False Aralia 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.