Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
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Types
Salix discolor, Salix caprea, Salix chaenomeloides
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Deciduous forests, ditches, Roadsides, secondary forest, Swamps
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Silver
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
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 Shape
Elliptic
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less 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
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Pollen
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
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
Anodyne, Opthalmic
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Basketary
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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SALIX caprea
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Goat Willow, Great Sallow, Pussy Willow
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
pussy willow
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Pussyweide
Crapemyrtle
In French
pussy willow
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
cola de gato
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
ιτέα έχουσα ιούλους κατά το έαρ
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
salgueiro
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Pussy Willow
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
pussy salices
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Myrtales
Family
Salicaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Salix
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Pussy Willow and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Pussy Willow and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Pussy Willow and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pussy Willow season is Spring and Crapemyrtle season is Spring. The type of soil for Pussy Willow is Loam and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Pussy Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Pussy Willow and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Pussy Willow and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Pussy Willow height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Pussy Willow and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Pussy Willow flower color: Yellow and Silver
Pussy Willow leaf color: Dark Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Pussy Willow and Crapemyrtle
Care of Pussy Willow and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pussy Willow 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 Pussy Willow 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.