Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Caribbean
  
Types
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
  
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
  
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
  
10-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-6
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red
  
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
  
Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Burgundy
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Burgundy
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
  
feather-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
  
Drought, Frost
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
  
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
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
  
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
  
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
  
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
  
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
  
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
  
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
  
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
  
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
  
JACARANDA caerulea
  
Common Name
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
  
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
  
In Hindi
क्रेप मेहंदी
  
Neeli Gulmohur
  
In German
Crapemyrtle
  
Palisanderholzbaum
  
In French
Crapemyrtle
  
Flamboyant bleu
  
In Spanish
Crapemyrtle
  
Jacaranda mimosifolia
  
In Greek
Crapemyrtle
  
Jacaranda mimosifolia
  
In Portuguese
Crapemyrtle
  
Jacarandá-mimoso
  
In Polish
Crapemyrtle
  
Jakaranda mimozolistna
  
In Latin
Crapemyrtle
  
Jacaranda mimosifolia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Spermatophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Myrtales
  
Scrophulariales
  
Family
Lythraceae
  
Bignoniaceae
  
Genus
Lagerstroemia
  
Jacaranda
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Asterids
  
Tribe
Lagerstroemieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Lagerstroemieae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Crapemyrtle and Jacaranda
Season and care of Crapemyrtle and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Crapemyrtle and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Crapemyrtle and Jacaranda Physical Information
Crapemyrtle and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Crapemyrtle and Jacaranda are as follows:
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Crapemyrtle and Jacaranda
Care of Crapemyrtle and Jacaranda 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 Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.