Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Eastern Asia, China
Types
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Candleberry tree
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
Saline Soils, Upland, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
White, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Medium, 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, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Nausea, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, soil stabilisation, Used to establish native woodland, Very little waste, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Boils
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
TRIADICA sebifera
Common Name
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
Chinese Tallow
In Hindi
क्रेप मेहंदी
चीनी तेल
In German
Crapemyrtle
chinesisch Talg
In French
Crapemyrtle
chinesisch Talg
In Spanish
Crapemyrtle
suif chinois
In Greek
Crapemyrtle
κινέζικο ζωικό λίπος
In Portuguese
Crapemyrtle
sebo chinesa
In Polish
Crapemyrtle
chiński łój
In Latin
Crapemyrtle
Chinese adipe
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Malpighiales
Family
Lythraceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Triadica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lagerstroemieae
Hippomaneae
Subfamily
Lagerstroemieae
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Crapemyrtle and Chinese Tallow
Season and care of Crapemyrtle and Chinese Tallow is important to know. While considering everything about Crapemyrtle and Chinese Tallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese Tallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam and for Chinese Tallow is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Chinese Tallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crapemyrtle and Chinese Tallow Physical Information
Crapemyrtle and Chinese Tallow physical information is very important for comparison. Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Chinese Tallow height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Crapemyrtle and Chinese Tallow are as follows:
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Chinese Tallow flower color: Yellow
- Chinese Tallow leaf color: Green
Care of Crapemyrtle and Chinese Tallow
Care of Crapemyrtle and Chinese Tallow 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 Chinese Tallow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese Tallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.