Amur Maple

Crapemyrtle

About Amur Maple and Crapemyrtle

Amur Maple

Crapemyrtle

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Eastern Europe, Western Asia

Types

Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa

Number of Varieties

2050

0 40000

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Habitat

disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas

Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-76-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

10-6

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14

H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Green, Ivory

Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Crimson

Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Dark Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson

Burgundy, Dark Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lobed

Cylindrical

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring

Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil

Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Keep Slightly Dry

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai

fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales

Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels

Birds

Allergy

allergic reaction, Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak

Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks

Other Uses

As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes

Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Acer ginnala

LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'

Common Name

Amur Maple

Hybrid Crapemyrtle

In Hindi

अमुर मेपल

क्रेप मेहंदी

In German

Amur-Ahorn

Crapemyrtle

In French

érable de l'Amour

Crapemyrtle

In Spanish

arce de Amur

Crapemyrtle

In Greek

Amur Maple

Crapemyrtle

In Portuguese

de bordo amur

Crapemyrtle

In Polish

klon amur

Crapemyrtle

In Latin

amur acernis

Crapemyrtle

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Spermatophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Myrtales

Family

Aceraceae

Lythraceae

Genus

Acer

Lagerstroemia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Lagerstroemieae

Subfamily

Hippocastanoideae

Lagerstroemieae

Number of Species

12850

1 27800

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Properties of Amur Maple and Crapemyrtle

Wondering what are the properties of Amur Maple and Crapemyrtle? We provide you with everything About Amur Maple and Crapemyrtle. Amur Maple doesn't have thorns and Crapemyrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Amur Maple does not have fragrant flowers. Amur Maple has allergic reactions like and Crapemyrtle has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Amur Maple and Crapemyrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Amur Maple and Crapemyrtle

Season and care of Amur Maple and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.

Amur Maple and Crapemyrtle Physical Information

Amur Maple and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Crapemyrtle are as follows:

Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy

Care of Amur Maple and Crapemyrtle

Care of Amur Maple and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry. Whereas, in summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.