Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Hillside
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AESCULUS californica
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
California Buckeye
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
कैलिफोर्निया Buckeye
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
California Buckeye
Crapemyrtle
In French
California Buckeye
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
California Buckeye
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Καλιφόρνια Buckeye
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
California Buckeye
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Kalifornia Buckeye
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
California Buckeye
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Sapindaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Aesculus
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Lagerstroemieae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of California Buckeye and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of California Buckeye and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about California Buckeye and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. California Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for California Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for California Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
California Buckeye and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
California Buckeye and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. California Buckeye height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of California Buckeye and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
California Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
California Buckeye leaf color: Light Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of California Buckeye and Crapemyrtle
Care of California Buckeye and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. California Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 California Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.