Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
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Types
Aesculus glabra
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
6-10
Sunset Zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
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, Ivory
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sienna
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Compound
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
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Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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
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
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
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allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
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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
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Culinary use
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
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AESCULUS glabra
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Ohio Buckeye
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
ओहियो बकेये
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Ohio buckeye
Crapemyrtle
In French
marronnier de l'Ohio
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Ohio castaño de indias
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Οχάιο Buckeye
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Ohio Buckeye
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Ohio kasztan
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Ohio buckeye
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Myrtales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Aesculus
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Ohio Buckeye and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Ohio Buckeye and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Ohio Buckeye and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Ohio Buckeye and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Ohio Buckeye and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Ohio Buckeye and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Crapemyrtle
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye 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.