Crapemyrtle

Peppertree

About Crapemyrtle and Peppertree

Crapemyrtle

Peppertree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tree

Origin

South America

Types

Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa

Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic

Number of Varieties

50100

0 40000

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Habitat

Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps

Dappled Shade, open Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-108-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-6

12-8

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Weeping

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm1,219.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm1,219.20 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

Light Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Brown

Pink, Rose

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green, Burgundy

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green, Burgundy

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Burgundy, Dark Red

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cylindrical

Arrowhead

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Soil Compaction

Pollution, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Keep ground moist, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

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

Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

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

Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

allergic reaction, Asthma

Irritate the mucus membrane

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Condiment, Gum

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Crapemyrtle

Peppertree

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Spermatophyta

Vascular plant

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Myrtales

Sapindales

Family

Lythraceae

Anacardiaceae

Genus

Lagerstroemia

Schinus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Lagerstroemieae

Subfamily

Lagerstroemieae

Anacardioideae

Number of Species

50600

1 27800

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Properties of Crapemyrtle and Peppertree

Wondering what are the properties of Crapemyrtle and Peppertree? We provide you with everything About Crapemyrtle and Peppertree. Crapemyrtle doesn't have thorns and Peppertree doesn't have thorns. Also Crapemyrtle does not have fragrant flowers. Crapemyrtle has allergic reactions like allergic reaction and Asthma and Peppertree 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 Peppertree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Crapemyrtle and Peppertree

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

Crapemyrtle and Peppertree Physical Information

Crapemyrtle and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Crapemyrtle and Peppertree are as follows:

Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green

Care of Crapemyrtle and Peppertree

Care of Crapemyrtle and Peppertree 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 Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.