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About Siberian Peashrub and Crapemyrtle


About Crapemyrtle and Siberian Peashrub


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Shrub  
Tree  

Origin
Russia/Siberia, China  
-  

Types
Dwarf Siberian Peashrub, Sutherland Peashrub, Weeping Siberian Peashrub  
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa  

Number of Varieties
5  
50  
99+

Habitat
Forest edges, gully slopes, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Sandy areas  
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps  

USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8  
6-10  

AHS Heat Zone
8-1  
10-6  

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  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
460.00 cm  
99+
610.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
300.00 cm  
99+
300.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow  
Red  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
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 Color in Winter
-  
-  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Pinnate  
Cylindrical  

Thorns
Yes  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Medium  

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  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
Yes  

Tolerances
Drought, Salt  
Drought, Soil Compaction  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Cuttings, Layering, Seedlings  
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting  

Plant Maintenance
Low  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

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
  
  

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  

Facts

Flowers
Yes  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
No  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
Yes  

Foliage Texture
Fine  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
Sometimes  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

Attracts
Bees, Hummingbirds  
Birds  

Allergy
Diarrhea, Vomiting  
allergic reaction, Asthma  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
-  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
used as a dye  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
No  

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  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecological  
-  

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  

Scientific Name

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  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Spermatophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Fabales  
Myrtales  

Family
Fabaceae  
Lythraceae  

Genus
Caragana  
Lagerstroemia  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
-  
Lagerstroemieae  

Subfamily
-  
Lagerstroemieae  

Number of Species
25  
50  
99+

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Properties of Siberian Peashrub and Crapemyrtle

Wondering what are the properties of Siberian Peashrub and Crapemyrtle? We provide you with everything About Siberian Peashrub and Crapemyrtle. Siberian Peashrub has thorns and Crapemyrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Siberian Peashrub does not have fragrant flowers. Siberian Peashrub has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Vomiting and Crapemyrtle has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Siberian Peashrub and Crapemyrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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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:

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.

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