Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Japanese beech, European beech
  
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
low mountains, shaded woods
  
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
6-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
10-6
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
  
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow green, Tan
  
Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
  
Green, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Dark Green, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Dark Green, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
  
Burgundy, Dark Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
  
Cylindrical
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Well drained
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Drought, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
  
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
  
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
  
allergic reaction, Asthma
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
  
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Wood
  
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
  
Other Uses
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
  
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
FAGUS sylvatica
  
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
  
Common Name
European Beech
  
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
  
In Hindi
यूरोपीय बीच
  
क्रेप मेहंदी
  
In German
Rotbuche
  
Crapemyrtle
  
In French
Hêtre commun
  
Crapemyrtle
  
In Spanish
Fagus sylvatica
  
Crapemyrtle
  
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή οξιάς
  
Crapemyrtle
  
In Portuguese
Faia-europeia
  
Crapemyrtle
  
In Polish
Buk zwyczajny
  
Crapemyrtle
  
In Latin
Europae fagi
  
Crapemyrtle
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Spermatophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fagales
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Fagaceae
  
Lythraceae
  
Genus
Fagus
  
Lagerstroemia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Lagerstroemieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Lagerstroemieae
  
Season and Care of European Beech and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of European Beech and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about European Beech and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for European Beech is Loam, Well drained and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for European Beech is Acidic, Neutral and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
European Beech and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
European Beech and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. European Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of European Beech and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
European Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
European Beech leaf color: Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of European Beech and Crapemyrtle
Care of European Beech and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Beech pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 European Beech 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.