Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Magenta, Rose
Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
Irregular
Cylindrical
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
एमु बुश
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Emu Bush
Crapemyrtle
In French
Emu Bush
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Emu Bush
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
emu Μπους
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Emu de Bush
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Emu Bush
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Emu Bush
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myoporaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Eremophila
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Myoporeae
Lagerstroemieae
Subfamily
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Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Emu Bush and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Emu Bush and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Emu Bush and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Emu Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Emu Bush and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Emu Bush and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Emu Bush and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Emu Bush and Crapemyrtle
Care of Emu Bush and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and 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. In summer Emu Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.