Flamboyant Tree

Crapemyrtle

About Flamboyant Tree and Crapemyrtle

Flamboyant Tree

Crapemyrtle

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Madagascar

Types

Delonix regia var. flavida Stehle Delonix regia var. genuina Stehle Delonix regia var. genuina Stehlé

Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa

Number of Varieties

350

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Habitat

gardens, Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands

Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-156-10

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

10-6

Sunset Zone

H1, H2

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

Habit

Spreading

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Orange Red

Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

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

Dark Green

Burgundy, Dark Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Cylindrical

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought, Salt

Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Reduce watering in winter

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

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed

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

Pests and diseases free

Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

allergic reaction, Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Pods, Sap

Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks

Other Uses

Gum, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

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

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

DELONIX regia

LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'

Common Name

Flamboyant Tree, Flame Tree, Royal Poinciana

Hybrid Crapemyrtle

In Hindi

चमकीला

क्रेप मेहंदी

In German

Flamboyant

Crapemyrtle

In French

Flamboyant

Crapemyrtle

In Spanish

Extravagante

Crapemyrtle

In Greek

Επιδεικτικός

Crapemyrtle

In Portuguese

extravagante

Crapemyrtle

In Polish

Kwiecisty

Crapemyrtle

In Latin

flamboyant

Crapemyrtle

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Spermatophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Myrtales

Family

Fabaceae

Lythraceae

Genus

Delonix

Lagerstroemia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Caesalpinieae

Lagerstroemieae

Subfamily

Caesalpinioideae

Lagerstroemieae

Number of Species

7050

1 27800

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Properties of Flamboyant Tree and Crapemyrtle

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

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Season and Care of Flamboyant Tree and Crapemyrtle

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

Flamboyant Tree and Crapemyrtle Physical Information

Flamboyant Tree and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Flamboyant Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Flamboyant Tree and Crapemyrtle are as follows:

Flamboyant Tree flower color: Red and Orange Red
Flamboyant Tree leaf color: Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy

Care of Flamboyant Tree and Crapemyrtle

Care of Flamboyant Tree and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flamboyant Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed 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 Flamboyant Tree 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.