Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa, Madagascar
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Types
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Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
gardens, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Hot Pink, Magenta, Rose
Red
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Cordate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, 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, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular 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
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
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
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
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allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, 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
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Grown for shade
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
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DOMBEYA wallichii
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Pinkball, Pink ball tree, Tropical hydrangea
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
Pink Ball Tree
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Pink Ball Tree
Crapemyrtle
In French
Pink Ball Tree
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Pink Ball Tree
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Pink Ball Tree
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Pink Ball Tree
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Dombeja Wallicha
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Pink Ball Tree
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Dombeya
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Dombeyoideae
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Pink Ball Tree and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Pink Ball Tree and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Ball Tree and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Ball Tree season is Spring and Winter and Crapemyrtle season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Ball Tree is Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pink Ball Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Ball Tree and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Pink Ball Tree and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ball Tree height is 550.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Ball Tree and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Pink Ball Tree flower color: Pink, Hot Pink, Magenta and Rose
Pink Ball Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Pink Ball Tree and Crapemyrtle
Care of Pink Ball Tree and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Ball 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 Pink Ball 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.