Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Aesculus glabra
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Tan, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red
Orange, Tan
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Compound
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, 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
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
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
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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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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Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
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
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
AESCULUS glabra
Common Name
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
Ohio Buckeye
In Hindi
क्रेप मेहंदी
ओहियो बकेये
In German
Crapemyrtle
Ohio buckeye
In French
Crapemyrtle
marronnier de l'Ohio
In Spanish
Crapemyrtle
Ohio castaño de indias
In Greek
Crapemyrtle
Οχάιο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Crapemyrtle
Ohio Buckeye
In Polish
Crapemyrtle
Ohio kasztan
In Latin
Crapemyrtle
Ohio buckeye
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Lythraceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Lagerstroemieae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Crapemyrtle and Ohio Buckeye
Season and care of Crapemyrtle and Ohio Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Crapemyrtle and Ohio Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam and for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Crapemyrtle and Ohio Buckeye Physical Information
Crapemyrtle and Ohio Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Crapemyrtle and Ohio Buckeye are as follows:
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
- Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Crapemyrtle and Ohio Buckeye
Care of Crapemyrtle and Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye pruning is done 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 Ohio Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.