Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Citrus
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Warmer regions
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Lemon yellow
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark 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
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
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
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
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
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
Aphids, Psyllids, Scale insects, Whiteflies
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Acidic, Nausea
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
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
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used to make juice
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Citrus Meyeri
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Meyer Lemon
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
Meyer Lemon
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Meyer Lemon
Crapemyrtle
In French
Meyer Lemon
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Meyer Lemon
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Meyer Lemon
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Meyer Lemon
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Meyer Lemon
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Meyer Lemon
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Rutaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Citrus
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Citreae
Lagerstroemieae
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Meyer Lemon and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Meyer Lemon and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Meyer Lemon and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meyer Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Meyer Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Meyer Lemon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Meyer Lemon and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Meyer Lemon and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Meyer Lemon 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 Meyer Lemon and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Meyer Lemon flower color: White
Meyer Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Meyer Lemon and Crapemyrtle
Care of Meyer Lemon and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meyer Lemon 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 Meyer Lemon 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.