Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Purplish-black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Burgundy
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Burgundy
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red
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Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
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anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Pectin
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
ARONIA melanocarpa
Common Name
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
Black Chokeberry
In Hindi
क्रेप मेहंदी
Black Chokeberry Shrub
In German
Crapemyrtle
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
In French
Crapemyrtle
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
In Spanish
Crapemyrtle
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
In Greek
Crapemyrtle
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
In Portuguese
Crapemyrtle
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
In Polish
Crapemyrtle
Krzew aronii
In Latin
Crapemyrtle
Lichen Frutex
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lythraceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Aronia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lagerstroemieae
Maleae
Subfamily
Lagerstroemieae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Crapemyrtle and Black Chokeberry
Season and care of Crapemyrtle and Black Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Crapemyrtle and Black Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam and for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crapemyrtle and Black Chokeberry Physical Information
Crapemyrtle and Black Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Crapemyrtle and Black Chokeberry are as follows:
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Black Chokeberry flower color:
- Black Chokeberry leaf color:
Care of Crapemyrtle and Black Chokeberry
Care of Crapemyrtle and Black Chokeberry 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 Black Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution. In summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.