Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Russia/Siberia, China
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Types
Dwarf Siberian Peashrub, Sutherland Peashrub, Weeping Siberian Peashrub
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Forest edges, gully slopes, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Sandy areas
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
6-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Light Yellow
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
blister beetles, Septoria leaf spot, stem decay
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Vomiting
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
used as a dye
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Environmental Uses
Erosion control, Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecological
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used for making informal hedge
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
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CARAGANA arborescens
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Siberian peashrub, Siberian pea-tree, caragana
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
Siberian peashrub
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Gemeiner Erbsenstrauch
Crapemyrtle
In French
Caraganier de Sibérie
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Siberian Peashrub
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Siberian Peashrub
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Siberian peashrub
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Karagana syberyjska
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Siberian Peashrub
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Caragana
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Siberian Peashrub and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Siberian Peashrub and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Siberian Peashrub and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Siberian Peashrub season is Spring and Crapemyrtle season is Spring. The type of soil for Siberian Peashrub is Clay, Loam and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Siberian Peashrub is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Siberian Peashrub and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Siberian Peashrub and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Siberian Peashrub height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Siberian Peashrub and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Siberian Peashrub flower color: Yellow
Siberian Peashrub leaf color: Light Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Siberian Peashrub and Crapemyrtle
Care of Siberian Peashrub and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Siberian Peashrub pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Peashrub needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.