Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Bald cypress is a cypress type
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-11
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Green, Bronze, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Linear
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, 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
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Light
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, 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
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
Beetles, Blight, Chlorosis, Drought, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Not Available
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Acne, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Not Available
Application in Handicrafts, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Hydrangea
TAXODIUM distichum
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Bald Cypress
In Hindi
Hydrangea
bald cypress
In German
Hortensie
kahlen Zypresse
In French
Hortensia
cyprès chauve
In Spanish
Hortensia
ciprés calvo
In Greek
υδραγεία
φαλακρό κυπαρίσσι
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
calvo cipreste
In Polish
Hortensja
Łysy drzewa cyprysowego
In Latin
Hibiscus
dilata calvitium cypressus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Bald Cypress
Season and care of Hydrangea and Bald Cypress is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Bald Cypress Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Bald Cypress season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Bald Cypress is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Bald Cypress is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Hydrangea and Bald Cypress Physical Information
Hydrangea and Bald Cypress physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Bald Cypress height is 2,130.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Bald Cypress are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Bald Cypress flower color: Green, Bronze and Brown
- Bald Cypress leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Care of Hydrangea and Bald Cypress
Care of Hydrangea and Bald Cypress include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth 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 Hydrangea 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.