Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Ulmus pumila
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
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
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
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
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-5-10 fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Mild Allergen
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
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
Antibilious, Antidote, Demulcent, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Poultice
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Inner bark can be dried and made into noodles, Sauces, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as a potherb, Wood used for boat making
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ULMUS pumila
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Siberian Elm
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
Siberian Elm
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Siberian Elm
Crapemyrtle
In French
Siberian Elm
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Siberiano Elm
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Σιβηρίας Elm
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Siberian Elm
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Siberian Elm
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Siberian Elm
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Ulmus
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Siberian Elm and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Siberian Elm and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Elm and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Elm season is Summer and Crapemyrtle season is Summer. The type of soil for Siberian Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Siberian Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Siberian Elm and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Siberian Elm and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Elm height is - and width - whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Siberian Elm and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Siberian Elm flower color:
Siberian Elm leaf color: Dark Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Siberian Elm and Crapemyrtle
Care of Siberian Elm and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Elm pruning is done Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution 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 Siberian Elm 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.