Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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China, Japan, Korea
Types
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
6-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red
Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, 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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Birds
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Bark
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Common Name
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
Kwanzan Cherry
In Hindi
क्रेप मेहंदी
Kwanzan Cherry
In German
Crapemyrtle
Kwanzan Cherry
In French
Crapemyrtle
Kwanzan Cherry
In Spanish
Crapemyrtle
Kwanzan Cherry
In Greek
Crapemyrtle
Kwanzan Cherry
In Portuguese
Crapemyrtle
Árvore de cereja
In Polish
Crapemyrtle
Wiśnia drzewa
In Latin
Crapemyrtle
Kwanzan Cherry
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lythraceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots
Subfamily
Lagerstroemieae
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Season and Care of Crapemyrtle and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of Crapemyrtle and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Crapemyrtle and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Crapemyrtle and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
Crapemyrtle and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Crapemyrtle and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
- Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Care of Crapemyrtle and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of Crapemyrtle and Kwanzan Cherry 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 Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.