Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Southern Asia, India
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Not Available
  
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical Climate
  
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
  
6-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
10-6
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm
  
19
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Orange, Black
  
Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
  
Green, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Dark Green, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Dark Green, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Burgundy, Dark Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Cylindrical
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
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
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
  
Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
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
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Rats
  
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Anaemia, Kidney Disease
  
allergic reaction, Asthma
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
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
Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Astringent, Diuretic
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Gum, Leaves
  
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
  
Other Uses
Used as a dyeing color for fabric, used for making charcoal, Used to make leather, Used to prepare a traditional Holi colour
  
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, Tropical
  
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
BUTEA monosperma
  
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
  
Common Name
Flame-of-the-forest, Parrot Tree
  
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
  
In Hindi
पलाश
  
क्रेप मेहंदी
  
In German
Flamme -of -the- Wald
  
Crapemyrtle
  
In French
Flame -of-the -forest
  
Crapemyrtle
  
In Spanish
Llama - de - la - bosque
  
Crapemyrtle
  
In Greek
Φλόγα - of-the - δάσος
  
Crapemyrtle
  
In Portuguese
Chama -of-the -forest
  
Crapemyrtle
  
In Polish
Płomień -of -the- las
  
Crapemyrtle
  
In Latin
Flamma -of - Silva
  
Crapemyrtle
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Spermatophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Lythraceae
  
Genus
Butea
  
Lagerstroemia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Phaseoleae
  
Lagerstroemieae
  
Subfamily
Faboideae
  
Lagerstroemieae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Flame-of-the-forest and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Flame-of-the-forest and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Flame-of-the-forest and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flame-of-the-forest season is Spring and Winter and Crapemyrtle season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Flame-of-the-forest is Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Flame-of-the-forest is Acidic, Neutral and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Flame-of-the-forest and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Flame-of-the-forest and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Flame-of-the-forest height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Flame-of-the-forest and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Flame-of-the-forest flower color: Orange and Black
Flame-of-the-forest leaf color: Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Flame-of-the-forest and Crapemyrtle
Care of Flame-of-the-forest and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flame-of-the-forest pruning is done 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 Flame-of-the-forest 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.