Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
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Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 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
White, Silver
Red
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
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Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Toxic
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
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Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making 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
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Silverthorn
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
Silverthorn
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Silverthorn
Crapemyrtle
In French
Silverthorn
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Silverthorn
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Silverthorn
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Silverthorn
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Silverthorn
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Elaeagnus
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Silverthorn and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Silverthorn and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Silverthorn and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Silverthorn and Crapemyrtle
Care of Silverthorn and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn 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.