Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Euonymus americanus, Euonymus atropurpureus
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
6-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Magenta, Orange, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Deers
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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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
Medicinal Uses
-
constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Bark, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
The powdered bark is believed to eliminate dandruff, Used to make tea in cases of uterine prolapse, vomiting of blood
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
EUONYMUS americanus
Common Name
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
Strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, Bursting-heart
In Hindi
क्रेप मेहंदी
Strawberry Bush
In German
Crapemyrtle
Strawberry Bush
In French
Crapemyrtle
Strawberry Bush
In Spanish
Crapemyrtle
Fresa Bush
In Greek
Crapemyrtle
φράουλα Μπους
In Portuguese
Crapemyrtle
Morango de Bush
In Polish
Crapemyrtle
Strawberry Bush
In Latin
Crapemyrtle
Classic Bush
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Celastrales
Family
Lythraceae
Celastraceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Euonymus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Lagerstroemieae
Celastroideae
Season and Care of Crapemyrtle and Strawberry Bush
Season and care of Crapemyrtle and Strawberry Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Crapemyrtle and Strawberry Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawberry Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam and for Strawberry Bush is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Strawberry Bush is Acidic, Neutral.
Crapemyrtle and Strawberry Bush Physical Information
Crapemyrtle and Strawberry Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Strawberry Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Crapemyrtle and Strawberry Bush are as follows:
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Strawberry Bush flower color: White and Ivory
- Strawberry Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Crapemyrtle and Strawberry Bush
Care of Crapemyrtle and Strawberry Bush 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 Strawberry Bush 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 Strawberry Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.