Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
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Types
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Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Indigo, Black
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Foliage diseases
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SASSAFRAS albidum
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Sassafras
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
Sassafras
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Sassafras
Crapemyrtle
In French
Sassafras
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Sasafrás
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
σασάφρα
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
sassafrás
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Sassafras
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Sassafras
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lauraceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Sassafras
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cinnamomeae
Lagerstroemieae
Subfamily
Lauroideae
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Sassafras and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Sassafras and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Sassafras and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sassafras season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Sassafras and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Sassafras and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sassafras and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Sassafras leaf color: Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Sassafras and Crapemyrtle
Care of Sassafras and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sassafras 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 Sassafras 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.