Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Bald cypress is a cypress type
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodlands
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
4-11
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink
Green, Bronze, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Plum
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Orange Red
Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Beetles, Blight, Chlorosis, Drought, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Acne, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
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
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
TAXODIUM distichum
Common Name
Kwanzan Cherry
Bald Cypress
In Hindi
Kwanzan Cherry
bald cypress
In German
Kwanzan Cherry
kahlen Zypresse
In French
Kwanzan Cherry
cyprès chauve
In Spanish
Kwanzan Cherry
ciprés calvo
In Greek
Kwanzan Cherry
φαλακρό κυπαρίσσι
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja
calvo cipreste
In Polish
Wiśnia drzewa
Łysy drzewa cyprysowego
In Latin
Kwanzan Cherry
dilata calvitium cypressus
Phylum
Angiosperms
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Bald Cypress
Season and care of Kwanzan Cherry and Bald Cypress is important to know. While considering everything about Kwanzan Cherry and Bald Cypress Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring and Fall and Bald Cypress season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bald Cypress is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Bald Cypress is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Kwanzan Cherry and Bald Cypress Physical Information
Kwanzan Cherry and Bald Cypress physical information is very important for comparison. Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Bald Cypress height is 2,130.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Kwanzan Cherry and Bald Cypress are as follows:
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Bald Cypress flower color: Green, Bronze and Brown
- Bald Cypress leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Bald Cypress
Care of Kwanzan Cherry and Bald Cypress include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control 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 Kwanzan Cherry 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.