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About Crapemyrtle and European Crab Apple

Crapemyrtle
European Crab Apple
About European Crab Apple and Crapemyrtle


What is
Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   
Type
Tree   
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees   
Origin
Hybrid origin   
Central America, Europe, North America   
Types
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa   
Not Available   
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps   
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods   
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10   
4-8   
AHS Heat Zone
10-6   
Not Available   
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21   
Not Available   
Habit
Upright/Erect   
Not Available   
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
610.00 cm   
99+
25.00 cm   
99+
Minimum Width
300.00 cm   
99+
20.00 cm   
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red   
White   
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   
Fruit Color
Green, Brown   
Yellow   
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Burgundy   
Dark Green   
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Burgundy   
Green   
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red   
Brown, Green, Light Yellow   
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available   
Not Available   
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical   
Oblong   
Thorns
No   
Yes   
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Summer   
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial shade   
Growth Rate
Medium   
Medium   
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam   
Loamy   
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Neutral   
Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer   
Fall, Summer   
Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction   
Drought   
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting   
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting   
Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Neutral   
Soil Type
Clay, Loam   
Loamy   
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial shade   
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Prune when plant is dormant, 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   
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch   
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs   
Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   
Facts
Flowers
Showy   
Yes   
Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No   
Yes   
Edible Fruit
No   
Yes   
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   
Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   
Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   
Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   
Showy Bark
Yes   
No   
Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   
Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   
Evergreen
No   
No   
Invasive
No   
No   
Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   
Attracts
Birds   
Not Available   
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma   
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems   
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes   
Showy Purposes   
Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Beautiful Skin   
Edible Uses
No   
Yes   
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree   
Food for birds   
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use   
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant   
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks   
Fruits   
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture   
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food   
Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border   
Not Available   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'   
Malus sylvestris   
Common Name
Hybrid Crapemyrtle   
European crab apple   
In Hindi
क्रेप मेहंदी   
european crab apple   
In German
Crapemyrtle   
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel   
In French
Crapemyrtle   
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois   
In Spanish
Crapemyrtle   
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo   
In Greek
Crapemyrtle   
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών   
In Portuguese
Crapemyrtle   
Malus sylvestris   
In Polish
Crapemyrtle   
Jabłoń dzika   
In Latin
Crapemyrtle   
european crab apple   
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Phylum
Spermatophyta   
Magnoliophyta   
Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   
Order
Myrtales   
Rosales   
Family
Lythraceae   
Rosaceae   
Genus
Lagerstroemia   
Malus   
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Tribe
Lagerstroemieae   
Not Available   
Subfamily
Lagerstroemieae   
Not Available   
Number of Species
50   
99+
Not Available   
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Properties of Crapemyrtle and European Crab Apple

Wondering what are the properties of Crapemyrtle and European Crab Apple? We provide you with everything About Crapemyrtle and European Crab Apple. Crapemyrtle doesn't have thorns and European Crab Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Crapemyrtle does not have fragrant flowers. Crapemyrtle has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Asthma and European Crab Apple 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 European Crab Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Crapemyrtle and European Crab Apple

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

Crapemyrtle and European Crab Apple Physical Information

Crapemyrtle and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Crapemyrtle and European Crab Apple are as follows:

Care of Crapemyrtle and European Crab Apple

Care of Crapemyrtle and European Crab Apple 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 European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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