Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
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South America, Brazil
Types
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
Dry areas, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, 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
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
Common Name
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
Guayacán, Tabebuia
In Hindi
क्रेप मेहंदी
Tabebuia
In German
Crapemyrtle
Tabebuia
In French
Crapemyrtle
Tabebuia
In Spanish
Crapemyrtle
Tabebuia
In Greek
Crapemyrtle
Tabebuia
In Portuguese
Crapemyrtle
Tabebuia
In Polish
Crapemyrtle
Tabebuia
In Latin
Crapemyrtle
Tabebuia
Family
Lythraceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Tabebuia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Lagerstroemieae
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Season and Care of Crapemyrtle and Tabebuia
Season and care of Crapemyrtle and Tabebuia is important to know. While considering everything about Crapemyrtle and Tabebuia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tabebuia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam and for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crapemyrtle and Tabebuia Physical Information
Crapemyrtle and Tabebuia physical information is very important for comparison. Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Crapemyrtle and Tabebuia are as follows:
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Crapemyrtle and Tabebuia
Care of Crapemyrtle and Tabebuia 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 Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.