Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, Melanesia
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Types
Alphonso, Florigon, Jakarta
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Pink, Rose, Bronze
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-head watering
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Red blotch
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis, Urticaria
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve hair condition, Makes teeth white, Moisturizing, Removes dandruff
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, High cholestrol, Immunity
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Grown for shade, 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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MANGIFERA indica
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Mango
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
आम का पेड़
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Mango Baum
Crapemyrtle
In French
Manguier
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Árbol de mango
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Mango Tree
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Mangueira
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Drzewo mango
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Mango ligno
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Mangifera
Lagerstroemia
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Mango Tree and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Mango Tree and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Mango Tree and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mango Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mango Tree is Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Mango Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Mango Tree and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Mango Tree and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Mango Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Mango Tree and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Mango Tree flower color: Yellow and Red
Mango Tree leaf color: Red, Purple, Dark Green and Bronze
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Mango Tree and Crapemyrtle
Care of Mango Tree and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mango Tree 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 Mango 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.