Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
3-9
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
Flower Color
Red
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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 Shape
Cylindrical
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
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
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
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
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
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
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
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lythraceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Cercis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lagerstroemieae
Cercideae
Subfamily
Lagerstroemieae
Caesalpiniaceae
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.