Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
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Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
American Beech
In Hindi
क्रेप मेहंदी
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Crapemyrtle
Amerikanische Buche
In French
Crapemyrtle
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
Crapemyrtle
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
Crapemyrtle
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
Crapemyrtle
faia americano
In Polish
Crapemyrtle
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
Crapemyrtle
Latin fagi
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lythraceae
Fagaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Fagus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Lagerstroemieae
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Season and Care of Crapemyrtle and American Beech
Season and care of Crapemyrtle and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Crapemyrtle and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Crapemyrtle and American Beech Physical Information
Crapemyrtle and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Crapemyrtle and American Beech are as follows:
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Crapemyrtle and American Beech
Care of Crapemyrtle and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and American Beech pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.