Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Europe, Western Asia
  
Types
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
  
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
  
Humid climates, moist forests
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
  
3-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-6
  
9-5
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,219.20 cm
  
34
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
  
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Burgundy
  
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Burgundy
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red
  
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
  
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Early Spring, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loamy, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
  
Fall, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
  
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
  
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Not Available
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
  
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
  
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
  
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
  
Air purification, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
  
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
  
Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
  
PYRUS communis
  
Common Name
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
  
Pear
  
In Hindi
क्रेप मेहंदी
  
नाशपाती
  
In German
Crapemyrtle
  
Birne
  
In French
Crapemyrtle
  
Poire
  
In Spanish
Crapemyrtle
  
Pera
  
In Greek
Crapemyrtle
  
Αχλάδι
  
In Portuguese
Crapemyrtle
  
Pera
  
In Polish
Crapemyrtle
  
Gruszka
  
In Latin
Crapemyrtle
  
Orbis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Spermatophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Myrtales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Lythraceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Lagerstroemia
  
Pyrus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Lagerstroemieae
  
Maleae
  
Subfamily
Lagerstroemieae
  
Amygdaloideae
  
Season and Care of Crapemyrtle and Pear
Season and care of Crapemyrtle and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Crapemyrtle and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Pear is Acidic.
Crapemyrtle and Pear Physical Information
Crapemyrtle and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Crapemyrtle and Pear are as follows:
Care of Crapemyrtle and Pear
Care of Crapemyrtle and Pear 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 Pear 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 Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.