Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
United States, California
Types
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Red
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Cattle Fodder, Used by tanners in tanning leather, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, 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
Botanical Name
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
QUERCUS lobata
Common Name
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
In Hindi
क्रेप मेहंदी
घाटी ओक
In German
Crapemyrtle
Tal Eiche
In French
Crapemyrtle
Oak Valley
In Spanish
Crapemyrtle
valle del roble
In Greek
Crapemyrtle
Valley Oak
In Portuguese
Crapemyrtle
vale Oak
In Polish
Crapemyrtle
Dolina Oak
In Latin
Crapemyrtle
Oak vallis
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Lythraceae
Fagaceae
Genus
Lagerstroemia
Quercus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lagerstroemieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Lagerstroemieae
Not Available
Season and Care of Crapemyrtle and Valley Oak
Season and care of Crapemyrtle and Valley Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Crapemyrtle and Valley Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam and for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Crapemyrtle and Valley Oak Physical Information
Crapemyrtle and Valley Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm. The color specification of Crapemyrtle and Valley Oak are as follows:
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Valley Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Crapemyrtle and Valley Oak
Care of Crapemyrtle and Valley Oak 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 Valley Oak pruning is done Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads. In summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Valley Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.