Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Rubus leucodermis, Rubus occidentalis, Rubus coreanus
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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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, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
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anti-cancer, Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
RUBUS 'Jewel'
Common Name
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
Black Raspberry
In Hindi
क्रेप मेहंदी
Black Raspberry Tree
In German
Crapemyrtle
Schwarze Himbeere Baum
In French
Crapemyrtle
Noir Arbre Framboise
In Spanish
Crapemyrtle
Negro del árbol de la frambuesa
In Greek
Crapemyrtle
Μαύρο Raspberry Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Crapemyrtle
Árvore framboesa Preto
In Polish
Crapemyrtle
Czarny Raspberry Drzewo
In Latin
Crapemyrtle
Niger IDAEUS ligno
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lythraceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Rubus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Lagerstroemieae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Crapemyrtle and Black Raspberry
Season and care of Crapemyrtle and Black Raspberry is important to know. While considering everything about Crapemyrtle and Black Raspberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Raspberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam and for Black Raspberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Crapemyrtle and Black Raspberry Physical Information
Crapemyrtle and Black Raspberry physical information is very important for comparison. Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Black Raspberry height is 182.88 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Crapemyrtle and Black Raspberry are as follows:
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Black Raspberry flower color: White
- Black Raspberry leaf color: Green
Care of Crapemyrtle and Black Raspberry
Care of Crapemyrtle and Black Raspberry 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 Raspberry pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Raspberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.