Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Central America, South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Psidium guajava,Acca sellowiana
Bald cypress is a cypress type
Habitat
Moist Soils, Riverbanks, Semi arid regions
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
White
Green, Bronze, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Pink
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive, Dark Green, Copper
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Keep plant submerged in water
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Fertilize every three months, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Bacteria wilt, Canker, Cercospora leaf spot, Red blotch, Ring spot
Beetles, Blight, Chlorosis, Drought, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Bugs
-
Allergy
Cold, drowsiness, Mouth itching
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve skin tone, Treatment of Dark Spots
-
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Food for insects, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea, Inflammation, Minerals
Acne, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Stem
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as a nemiticide, Used as an insecticide, Used as firewood
Application in Handicrafts, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
PSIDIUM guajava
TAXODIUM distichum
Common Name
Guava Tree
Bald Cypress
In Hindi
अमरूद [amarood]
bald cypress
In German
Echte Guave or Goiaba or Guava or Guayaba or Guayave
kahlen Zypresse
In French
Goyave or Goyavier
cyprès chauve
In Spanish
Guayaba manzana or Guayabo
ciprés calvo
In Greek
γκουάβα [nkouáva]
φαλακρό κυπαρίσσι
In Portuguese
goiaba
calvo cipreste
In Polish
guawa
Łysy drzewa cyprysowego
In Latin
Psidium guajava
dilata calvitium cypressus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Psidium guajava
Taxodium
Season and Care of Guava and Bald Cypress
Season and care of Guava and Bald Cypress is important to know. While considering everything about Guava and Bald Cypress Care, growing season is an essential factor. Guava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bald Cypress season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Guava is Loam and for Bald Cypress is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Guava is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bald Cypress is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Guava and Bald Cypress Physical Information
Guava and Bald Cypress physical information is very important for comparison. Guava height is 30.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bald Cypress height is 2,130.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Guava and Bald Cypress are as follows:
Guava flower color: White
Guava leaf color: Olive, Dark Green and Copper
Bald Cypress flower color: Green, Bronze and Brown
- Bald Cypress leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Care of Guava and Bald Cypress
Care of Guava and Bald Cypress include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Guava pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Guava needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Bald Cypress needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.