Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water usually once a day
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
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Crown gall, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Frost
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Mealybugs, White peach scale
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Excessive flatus
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, For treating wrinkles
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Antitussive, Antivinous, Appetizer, Astringent, Demulcent, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Styptic
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Wood is used for making furniture
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DIOSPYROS kaki
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Asian Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki, Sharon Fruit
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
शैरन फल
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Sharon Frucht
Crapemyrtle
In French
Sharon Fruit
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Sharon Fruit
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Sharon Φρούτα
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Sharon Fruit
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Sharon Fruit
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Sharon fructus
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ebenaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Diospyros
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Diospyreae
Lagerstroemieae
Subfamily
-
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Sharon Fruit and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Sharon Fruit and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Sharon Fruit and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sharon Fruit season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Crapemyrtle season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sharon Fruit is Clay, Loam and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sharon Fruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Sharon Fruit and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Sharon Fruit and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Sharon Fruit height is 760.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sharon Fruit and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Sharon Fruit flower color: Light Yellow
Sharon Fruit leaf color: Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Sharon Fruit and Crapemyrtle
Care of Sharon Fruit and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sharon Fruit 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 Sharon Fruit 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.