Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico
Types
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
5-9
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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 Shape
Cylindrical
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Rhinitis, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises
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
Medicinal Uses
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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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
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
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Juglandales
Family
Lythraceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Carya Nutt.
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lagerstroemieae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Lagerstroemieae
Juglandoideae
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.