Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
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Habitat
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
Brushlands, Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Burgundy
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red
Yellow, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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 early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Compost, fertilize in spring
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
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Flowers, Fruits, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
CORNUS mas
Common Name
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
Cornelian Cherry, Variegated Cornelian Cherry
In Hindi
क्रेप मेहंदी
cornelian चेरी
In German
Crapemyrtle
Kornelkirsche
In French
Crapemyrtle
cornouiller
In Spanish
Crapemyrtle
cereza de cornalina
In Greek
Crapemyrtle
κορνεόλη κεράσι
In Portuguese
Crapemyrtle
cereja de cornalina
In Polish
Crapemyrtle
Krwawnik Cherry
In Latin
Crapemyrtle
Krwawnik Cherry
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lythraceae
Cornaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Cornus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Lagerstroemieae
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Season and Care of Crapemyrtle and Cornelian Cherry
Season and care of Crapemyrtle and Cornelian Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Crapemyrtle and Cornelian Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cornelian Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam and for Cornelian Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Cornelian Cherry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Crapemyrtle and Cornelian Cherry Physical Information
Crapemyrtle and Cornelian Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Cornelian Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Crapemyrtle and Cornelian Cherry are as follows:
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Cornelian Cherry flower color: Lemon yellow
- Cornelian Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Crapemyrtle and Cornelian Cherry
Care of Crapemyrtle and Cornelian Cherry 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 Cornelian Cherry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cornelian Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.