Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
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Types
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
6-10
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Brown, Black
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Leaf Shape
Compound
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
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
Pests and diseases free
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Birds
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
White Cedar
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
Techny Arborvitae
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Techny Lebensbaum
Crapemyrtle
In French
Techny Arborvitae
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Techny Arborvitae
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Techny Arborvitae
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Techny Arborvitae
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Techny Tuja
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Techny Arborvitae
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Pinophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Thuja
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Techny Arborvitae and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Techny Arborvitae and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Techny Arborvitae and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Techny Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Techny Arborvitae and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Techny Arborvitae and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Techny Arborvitae and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Techny Arborvitae and Crapemyrtle
Care of Techny Arborvitae and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Techny Arborvitae pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed 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 Techny Arborvitae 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.