Strawberry Bush

Crapemyrtle

About Strawberry Bush and Crapemyrtle

Strawberry Bush

Crapemyrtle

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tree

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States

Types

Euonymus americanus, Euonymus atropurpureus

Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa

Number of Varieties

250

0 40000

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Habitat

Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade

Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-86-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

10-6

Sunset Zone

3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17

H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Magenta, Orange, Red

Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Dark Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Burgundy

Burgundy, Dark Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Lance shaped

Cylindrical

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer

Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings

From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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

Red blotch

Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers

Birds

Allergy

Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested

allergic reaction, Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Root, Seeds

Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks

Other Uses

The powdered bark is believed to eliminate dandruff, Used to make tea in cases of uterine prolapse, vomiting of blood

Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Mixed Border

Classic Bush

Crapemyrtle

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Spermatophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Celastrales

Myrtales

Family

Celastraceae

Lythraceae

Genus

Euonymus

Lagerstroemia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Lagerstroemieae

Subfamily

Celastroideae

Lagerstroemieae

Number of Species

1250

1 27800

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Properties of Strawberry Bush and Crapemyrtle

Wondering what are the properties of Strawberry Bush and Crapemyrtle? We provide you with everything About Strawberry Bush and Crapemyrtle. Strawberry Bush doesn't have thorns and Crapemyrtle doesn't have thorns. Also Strawberry Bush does not have fragrant flowers. Strawberry Bush has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and poisonous if ingested and Crapemyrtle has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and poisonous if ingested. 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 Strawberry Bush and Crapemyrtle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Strawberry Bush and Crapemyrtle

Season and care of Strawberry Bush and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Bush and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Bush season is Fall and Winter and Crapemyrtle season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Bush is Clay, Loam and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Strawberry Bush is Acidic, Neutral and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.

Strawberry Bush and Crapemyrtle Physical Information

Strawberry Bush and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Bush and Crapemyrtle are as follows:

Strawberry Bush flower color: White and Ivory
Strawberry Bush leaf color: Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy

Care of Strawberry Bush and Crapemyrtle

Care of Strawberry Bush and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawberry Bush 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 Strawberry Bush 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.