Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
not available
Bald cypress is a cypress type
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Thickets, Woodlands
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
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
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Green, Bronze, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
Keep plant submerged in water
In Summer
Consistently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth
Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
Fertilize three times a year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Mealybugs, Scale, Spider mites
Beetles, Blight, Chlorosis, Drought, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Bark
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acne, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Sap
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Application in Handicrafts, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
TAXODIUM distichum
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Bald Cypress
In Hindi
Lignum Vitae
bald cypress
In German
Lignum Vitae
kahlen Zypresse
In French
Lignum Vitae
cyprès chauve
In Spanish
Palo santo
ciprés calvo
In Greek
Lignum Vitae
φαλακρό κυπαρίσσι
In Portuguese
pau-santo
calvo cipreste
In Polish
Lignum Vitae
Łysy drzewa cyprysowego
In Latin
lignum Vitae
dilata calvitium cypressus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Lignum Vitae and Bald Cypress
Season and care of Lignum Vitae and Bald Cypress is important to know. While considering everything about Lignum Vitae and Bald Cypress Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lignum Vitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bald Cypress season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lignum Vitae is Loam, Sand and for Bald Cypress is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lignum Vitae is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bald Cypress is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lignum Vitae and Bald Cypress Physical Information
Lignum Vitae and Bald Cypress physical information is very important for comparison. Lignum Vitae height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Bald Cypress height is 2,130.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Lignum Vitae and Bald Cypress are as follows:
Lignum Vitae flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Lignum Vitae leaf color: Green and Olive
Bald Cypress flower color: Green, Bronze and Brown
- Bald Cypress leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Care of Lignum Vitae and Bald Cypress
Care of Lignum Vitae and Bald Cypress include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lignum Vitae pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Bald Cypress pruning is done Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Lignum Vitae needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Bald Cypress needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.