Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruit, Tree
Tree
Types
Prunus serrulata
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Bushlands, gardens, Homesteads, In desert grasslands, Lowland, Shady Edge, Tropical areas
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
-
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads, 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
Organic Manure
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Mites
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, 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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRUNUS 'Hally Jolivette'
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Flowering Cherry, Hally Jolivette Flowering Cherry
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
चेरी
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Blühende Kirsch
Crapemyrtle
In French
cerisier
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
floración de la cereza
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Άνθιση κερασιών
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
cereja de florescência
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Kwitnienie wiśni
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
florentem cerasis
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Prunus
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Flowering Cherry and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Flowering Cherry and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Flowering Cherry and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flowering Cherry season is Spring and Fall and Crapemyrtle season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Flowering Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Flowering Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Flowering Cherry and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Flowering Cherry and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Flowering Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Flowering Cherry and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Flowering Cherry flower color: White and Pink
Flowering Cherry leaf color: Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Flowering Cherry and Crapemyrtle
Care of Flowering Cherry and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flowering Cherry pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads 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 Flowering Cherry 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.