Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Burgundy
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Burgundy
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Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red
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Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
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Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
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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
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, Sand
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
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Birds
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Moisturizing
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Edible, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
CARYA ovata
Common Name
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
Shagbark Hickory
In Hindi
क्रेप मेहंदी
Shagbark Hickory
In German
Crapemyrtle
Shagbark Hickory
In French
Crapemyrtle
Caryer ovale
In Spanish
Crapemyrtle
Shagbark Hickory
In Greek
Crapemyrtle
Shagbark Hickory
In Portuguese
Crapemyrtle
Shagbark Hickory
In Polish
Crapemyrtle
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
In Latin
Crapemyrtle
Carya
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Juglandales
Family
Lythraceae
Juglandaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Carya
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lagerstroemieae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Lagerstroemieae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Crapemyrtle and Shagbark Hickory
Season and care of Crapemyrtle and Shagbark Hickory is important to know. While considering everything about Crapemyrtle and Shagbark Hickory Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shagbark Hickory season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam and for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral.
Crapemyrtle and Shagbark Hickory Physical Information
Crapemyrtle and Shagbark Hickory physical information is very important for comparison. Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Crapemyrtle and Shagbark Hickory are as follows:
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Shagbark Hickory flower color:
- Shagbark Hickory leaf color:
Care of Crapemyrtle and Shagbark Hickory
Care of Crapemyrtle and Shagbark Hickory 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 Shagbark Hickory 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 Shagbark Hickory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.