Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
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
Wet lands
Humid climates, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow green
Green, Bronze, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires standing water
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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Beetles, Blight, Chlorosis, Drought, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Acne, Skin Disorders, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Sap
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used to make a black varnish for use in woodworking
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
TOXICODENDRON vernix
TAXODIUM distichum
Common Name
Poison Dogwood, Poison Elderberry, Poison Sumac, Swamp Sumac
Bald Cypress
In Hindi
toxicodendron vernix
bald cypress
In German
toxicodendron vernix
kahlen Zypresse
In French
TOXICODENDRON vernix
cyprès chauve
In Spanish
vérnix TOXICODENDRON
ciprés calvo
In Greek
Toxicodendron vernix
φαλακρό κυπαρίσσι
In Portuguese
TOXICODENDRON vernix
calvo cipreste
In Polish
toxicodendron vernix
Łysy drzewa cyprysowego
In Latin
Natrum vernix
dilata calvitium cypressus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Toxicodendron
Taxodium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Poison Sumac and Bald Cypress
Season and care of Poison Sumac and Bald Cypress is important to know. While considering everything about Poison Sumac and Bald Cypress Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poison Sumac season is Summer and Fall and Bald Cypress season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Poison Sumac is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bald Cypress is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Poison Sumac is Acidic, Neutral and for Bald Cypress is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Poison Sumac and Bald Cypress Physical Information
Poison Sumac and Bald Cypress physical information is very important for comparison. Poison Sumac height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Bald Cypress height is 2,130.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Poison Sumac and Bald Cypress are as follows:
Poison Sumac flower color: Yellow green
Poison Sumac leaf color: Green, Orange and Dark Green
Bald Cypress flower color: Green, Bronze and Brown
- Bald Cypress leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Care of Poison Sumac and Bald Cypress
Care of Poison Sumac and Bald Cypress include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Poison Sumac 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 Poison Sumac 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.