Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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North America, United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Texas Redbud
Eastern Redbud
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
Forest margins, gardens, Open Plains, open Woodlands, orchards, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red
Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Round
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
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, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Showy Purposes, 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
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
CERCIS canadensis var. texensis 'Oklahoma'
Common Name
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
Oklahoma Redbud, Texas Redbud
In Hindi
क्रेप मेहंदी
ओकलाहोमा Redbud
In German
Crapemyrtle
Oklahoma Redbud
In French
Crapemyrtle
Oklahoma Redbud
In Spanish
Crapemyrtle
Oklahoma Redbud
In Greek
Crapemyrtle
Οκλαχόμα κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Crapemyrtle
Oklahoma Redbud
In Polish
Crapemyrtle
Oklahoma Redbud
In Latin
Crapemyrtle
Oklahoma Redbud
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lythraceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Cercis
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lagerstroemieae
Cercideae
Subfamily
Lagerstroemieae
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Crapemyrtle and Oklahoma Redbud
Season and care of Crapemyrtle and Oklahoma Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Crapemyrtle and Oklahoma Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Oklahoma Redbud season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam and for Oklahoma Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Oklahoma Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crapemyrtle and Oklahoma Redbud Physical Information
Crapemyrtle and Oklahoma Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Oklahoma Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Crapemyrtle and Oklahoma Redbud are as follows:
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Oklahoma Redbud flower color: Magenta, Fuchsia and Rose
- Oklahoma Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple and Plum
Care of Crapemyrtle and Oklahoma Redbud
Care of Crapemyrtle and Oklahoma Redbud 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 Oklahoma Redbud 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 Oklahoma Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.