Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Hybrid origin
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
River side
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
6-10
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, 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 every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Eukalyptus
Crapemyrtle
In French
Eucalyptus
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Eucalyptus
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Lagerstroemieae
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Crapemyrtle season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Eucalyptus and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Eucalyptus and Crapemyrtle
Care of Eucalyptus and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally 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 Eucalyptus 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.