Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
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Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
6-10
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
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
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
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
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Birds
Allergy
Oral Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
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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
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
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
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
सीताफल
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Zuckerapfel
Crapemyrtle
In French
Sugar Apple
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Pinha
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Myrtales
Family
Annonaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Annona
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Abreae
Lagerstroemieae
Subfamily
Maloideae
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Crapemyrtle season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Apple and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Sugar Apple and Crapemyrtle
Care of Sugar Apple and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape 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 Sugar Apple 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.