Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
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Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
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, Do Not over Water
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, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
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
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Red Buckeye
Crapemyrtle
In French
Red Buckeye
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Red 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 Red Buckeye and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Red Buckeye and Crapemyrtle
Care of Red Buckeye and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches 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 Red 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.