Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Caribbean, South 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
Dry Forest, tropical environments
  
Humid climates, Warmer regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
4-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
12-5
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,130.00 cm
  
21
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Sky Blue, Indigo
  
Green, Bronze, Brown
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
  
Green, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Lime Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
  
Copper, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Toothed
  
Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
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
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Medium
  
Keep plant submerged in water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Not Available
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
  
Beetles, Blight, Chlorosis, Drought, Mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Asthma
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Cold, Combats Stress, Detoxification, Immunity
  
Acne, Skin Disorders, Wounds
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark
  
Leaves, Stem
  
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
  
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, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
  
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Botanical Name
Bursera graveolens
  
TAXODIUM distichum
  
Common Name
Common Lignum Vitae, Palo Santo
  
Bald Cypress
  
In Hindi
पालो सेंटो
  
bald cypress
  
In German
Palo Santo
  
kahlen Zypresse
  
In French
palo santo
  
cyprès chauve
  
In Spanish
palo santo
  
ciprés calvo
  
In Greek
palo santo
  
φαλακρό κυπαρίσσι
  
In Portuguese
palo santo
  
calvo cipreste
  
In Polish
palo santo
  
Łysy drzewa cyprysowego
  
In Latin
S. Palo
  
dilata calvitium cypressus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Coniferophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Pinopsida
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Pinales
  
Family
Zygophyllaceae
  
Cupressaceae
  
Genus
Bursera
  
Taxodium
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Palo Santo and Bald Cypress
Season and care of Palo Santo and Bald Cypress is important to know. While considering everything about Palo Santo and Bald Cypress Care, growing season is an essential factor. Palo Santo season is Spring and Summer and Bald Cypress season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Palo Santo is Loam, Sand and for Bald Cypress is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Palo Santo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bald Cypress is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Palo Santo and Bald Cypress Physical Information
Palo Santo and Bald Cypress physical information is very important for comparison. Palo Santo height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Bald Cypress height is 2,130.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Palo Santo and Bald Cypress are as follows:
Palo Santo flower color: Sky Blue and Indigo
Palo Santo leaf color: Green
Bald Cypress flower color: Green, Bronze and Brown
- Bald Cypress leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Care of Palo Santo and Bald Cypress
Care of Palo Santo and Bald Cypress include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Palo Santo pruning is done 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 Palo Santo 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.