Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Southeastern Asia
Types
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
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Habitat
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Orange Red
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
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
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 in winter, Remove damaged fruit, 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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Aphids, Chlorosis, Red blotch, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Borders
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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Digestion problems, Digestive 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
Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
CITRUS reticulata 'Clementine'( Mandarin Group)
Common Name
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
Clementine Mandarin, Mandarin
In Hindi
क्रेप मेहंदी
Mandarin
In German
Crapemyrtle
Mandarin
In French
Crapemyrtle
mandarin
In Spanish
Crapemyrtle
mandarín
In Greek
Crapemyrtle
Μανταρίνι
In Portuguese
Crapemyrtle
tangerina
In Polish
Crapemyrtle
Mandarynka
In Latin
Crapemyrtle
Latin
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Lythraceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Citrus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Lagerstroemieae
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Season and Care of Crapemyrtle and Mandarin
Season and care of Crapemyrtle and Mandarin is important to know. While considering everything about Crapemyrtle and Mandarin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mandarin season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam and for Mandarin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Mandarin is Acidic, Neutral.
Crapemyrtle and Mandarin Physical Information
Crapemyrtle and Mandarin physical information is very important for comparison. Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Mandarin height is 180.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Crapemyrtle and Mandarin are as follows:
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Mandarin flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Mandarin leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Crapemyrtle and Mandarin
Care of Crapemyrtle and Mandarin 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 Mandarin pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged fruit, 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 Mandarin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.