Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
shadbush, wild plum
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-9
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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Red, Violet, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Oval
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
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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 if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Improve skin condition, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
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Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
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
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
AMELANCHIER arborea
Common Name
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
In Hindi
क्रेप मेहंदी
Juneberry
In German
Crapemyrtle
Felsenbirnen
In French
Crapemyrtle
Amélanchier
In Spanish
Crapemyrtle
Amelanchier
In Greek
Crapemyrtle
Juneberry
In Portuguese
Crapemyrtle
Amelanchier
In Polish
Crapemyrtle
Świdośliwa
In Latin
Crapemyrtle
Amelanchier
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lythraceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Amelanchier
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Lagerstroemieae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Crapemyrtle and Juneberry
Season and care of Crapemyrtle and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Crapemyrtle and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Juneberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crapemyrtle and Juneberry Physical Information
Crapemyrtle and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Crapemyrtle and Juneberry are as follows:
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Juneberry flower color: White
- Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Crapemyrtle and Juneberry
Care of Crapemyrtle and Juneberry 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 Juneberry pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering.