Crapemyrtle

Eastern Redbud

About Crapemyrtle and Eastern Redbud

Crapemyrtle

Eastern Redbud

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada

Types

Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa

Cercis

Number of Varieties

5025

0 40000

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Habitat

Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-103-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-6

9-6

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm760.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Brown

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green, Burgundy

Purple, Plum

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green, Burgundy

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Burgundy, Dark Red

Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cylindrical

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Soil Compaction

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Ample Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

allergic reaction, Asthma

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'

CERCIS canadensis

Common Name

Hybrid Crapemyrtle

Eastern Redbud

In Hindi

क्रेप मेहंदी

Eastern Redbud

In German

Crapemyrtle

OstRedbud

In French

Crapemyrtle

Redbud Orient

In Spanish

Crapemyrtle

Eastern Redbud

In Greek

Crapemyrtle

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

In Portuguese

Crapemyrtle

Redbud oriental

In Polish

Crapemyrtle

Redbud wschodniej

In Latin

Crapemyrtle

Cercis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Spermatophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Myrtales

Fabales

Family

Lythraceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Lagerstroemia

Cercis

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Lagerstroemieae

Cercideae

Subfamily

Lagerstroemieae

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

5010

1 27800

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Properties of Crapemyrtle and Eastern Redbud

Wondering what are the properties of Crapemyrtle and Eastern Redbud? We provide you with everything About Crapemyrtle and Eastern Redbud. Crapemyrtle doesn't have thorns and Eastern Redbud doesn't have thorns. Also Crapemyrtle does not have fragrant flowers. Crapemyrtle has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Asthma and Eastern Redbud has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Crapemyrtle and Eastern Redbud and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Crapemyrtle and Eastern Redbud

Season and care of Crapemyrtle and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Crapemyrtle and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Crapemyrtle and Eastern Redbud Physical Information

Crapemyrtle and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Crapemyrtle and Eastern Redbud are as follows:

Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum

Care of Crapemyrtle and Eastern Redbud

Care of Crapemyrtle and Eastern Redbud 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 Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.