Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Bambusoideae
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Dry Forest, hedge rows, open Woodlands, Shady Edge
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
10-6
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
digitate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
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
Red blotch
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Part of Plant Used
Stem, Tree trunks
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BAMBUSA multiplex
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
हेगड़े बांस
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Hedge Bambus
Crapemyrtle
In French
Bamboo Hedge
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
bambú de cobertura
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
hedge Μπαμπού
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Bamboo Hedge
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Żywopłoty Bamboo
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Sepi Bamboo
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Bambusa
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Bambuseae
Lagerstroemieae
Subfamily
Bambusoideae
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Hedge Bamboo and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Hedge Bamboo and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Hedge Bamboo and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hedge Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Hedge Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Hedge Bamboo and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Hedge Bamboo and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Hedge Bamboo height is 460.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Hedge Bamboo and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Hedge Bamboo flower color:
Hedge Bamboo leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Crapemyrtle
Care of Hedge Bamboo and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hedge Bamboo pruning is done 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 Hedge Bamboo 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.