Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
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Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
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
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Twice a week
Moderate
In Winter
Regular watering required
Average Water
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
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
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 after blooming period
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Itchiness
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
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Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
लीची
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Lychee
Crapemyrtle
In French
Lychee
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Lychee
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
λίτσι
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
lichia
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Lychee
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Lychee
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Sapindaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Litchi Sonn
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sapindoideae
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Lychee and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Lychee and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Lychee and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Lychee and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee 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 Lychee and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Lychee and Crapemyrtle
Care of Lychee and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth 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 Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.