Crapemyrtle

Pecan

About Crapemyrtle and Pecan

Crapemyrtle

Pecan

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico

Types

Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

508

0 40000

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Habitat

Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-105-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-6

9-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21

2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm2,130.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Brown

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green, Burgundy

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green, Burgundy

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Burgundy, Dark Red

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cylindrical

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season

Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

allergic reaction, Asthma

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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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, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks

Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture

Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'

CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Hybrid Crapemyrtle

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

क्रेप मेहंदी

पेकॉन

In German

Crapemyrtle

Pekannuss

In French

Crapemyrtle

Pacanier

In Spanish

Crapemyrtle

Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

Crapemyrtle

Pecan

In Portuguese

Crapemyrtle

Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

Crapemyrtle

Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

Crapemyrtle

Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Spermatophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Myrtales

Juglandales

Family

Lythraceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Lagerstroemia

Carya Nutt.

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Lagerstroemieae

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Lagerstroemieae

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

5019

1 27800

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Properties of Crapemyrtle and Pecan

Wondering what are the properties of Crapemyrtle and Pecan? We provide you with everything About Crapemyrtle and Pecan. Crapemyrtle doesn't have thorns and Pecan doesn't have thorns. Also Crapemyrtle does not have fragrant flowers. Crapemyrtle has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Asthma and Pecan has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Crapemyrtle and Pecan and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Crapemyrtle and Pecan

Season and care of Crapemyrtle and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Crapemyrtle and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.

Crapemyrtle and Pecan Physical Information

Crapemyrtle and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Crapemyrtle and Pecan are as follows:

Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of Crapemyrtle and Pecan

Care of Crapemyrtle and Pecan 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 Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.