Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Canada
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Types
Austrian Pine, Caribbean Pine, Eastern White Pine
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Wet ground, Wet lands
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-10
Sunset Zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
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Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
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Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Linear
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
Dry, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
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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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Allergy
Asthma, Rash, Skin rash
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Used to establish native woodland, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
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, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PINUS rigida
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Southern Pine, Black Pine, Torch Pine
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
सनोबर
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Pitch pine
Crapemyrtle
In French
pitch pine
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
pino
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
πίσσα πεύκο
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
resina de pinheiro
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Pitch sosny
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
pice pinus
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Pinophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Pinus
Lagerstroemia
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Pitch Pine and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Pitch Pine and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Pitch Pine and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitch Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pitch Pine is Dry, Sandy and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pitch Pine is Acidic and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Pitch Pine and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Pitch Pine and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Pitch Pine height is 3,000.00 cm and width 76.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pitch Pine and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Pitch Pine flower color: Green
Pitch Pine leaf color: Yellow green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Pitch Pine and Crapemyrtle
Care of Pitch Pine and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitch Pine 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 Pitch Pine 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.