Crapemyrtle

Tamarind tree

About Crapemyrtle and Tamarind tree

Crapemyrtle

Tamarind tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Africa, India, Southeast Asia

Types

Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa

Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind

Number of Varieties

50100

0 40000

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Habitat

Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-109-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

10-6

Sunset Zone

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

12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm1,800.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm800.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

Red, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Brown

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green, Burgundy

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green, Burgundy

Dark Green, Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Burgundy, Dark Red

Dark Green, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Brown, Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Cylindrical

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Soil Compaction

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting

Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

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

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

6-6-6 or 8-8-8

Pests and Diseases

Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects

Allergy

allergic reaction, Asthma

Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser

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

Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'

Tamarindus indica

Common Name

Hybrid Crapemyrtle

Tamarind tree, Tamarind

In Hindi

क्रेप मेहंदी

इमली का पेड़

In German

Crapemyrtle

Tamarinde

In French

Crapemyrtle

tamarinier

In Spanish

Crapemyrtle

tamarindo

In Greek

Crapemyrtle

δέντρο Tamarind

In Portuguese

Crapemyrtle

tamarindo

In Polish

Crapemyrtle

drzewo tamaryndowca

In Latin

Crapemyrtle

tamarind ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Spermatophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Myrtales

Fabales

Family

Lythraceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Lagerstroemia

Tamarindus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Lagerstroemieae

Detarieae

Subfamily

Lagerstroemieae

Caesalpinioideae

Number of Species

50100

1 27800

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Properties of Crapemyrtle and Tamarind tree

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

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Season and Care of Crapemyrtle and Tamarind tree

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

Crapemyrtle and Tamarind tree Physical Information

Crapemyrtle and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Crapemyrtle and Tamarind tree are as follows:

Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green

Care of Crapemyrtle and Tamarind tree

Care of Crapemyrtle and Tamarind tree 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 Tamarind tree 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 Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.