TRIPLARIS cumingiana

Crapemyrtle

About TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Crapemyrtle

TRIPLARIS cumingiana

Crapemyrtle

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Central America, South America

Types

Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa

Number of Varieties

-50

0 40000

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Habitat

Dry areas

Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-156-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

10-6

Sunset Zone

H1, H2

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,680.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

910.00 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green, Violet

Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Magenta, Rose, Violet

Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green, Dark Green

Dark Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Burgundy, Dark Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Cylindrical

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter

Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently

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

In Summer

Ample Water

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches

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 in growing season, very little fertilizers at a time

fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Spider mites

Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Foliage Texture

Coarse

Allergy

allergic reaction, Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Used to establish native woodland

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

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diarrhea, Dysentry, Piles

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used in construction

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

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

TRIPLARIS cumingiana

Crapemyrtle

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Spermatophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Myrtales

Family

Polygonaceae

Lythraceae

Genus

Triplaris

Lagerstroemia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Lagerstroemieae

Subfamily

Lagerstroemieae

Number of Species

3050

1 27800

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Properties of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Crapemyrtle

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

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Season and Care of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Crapemyrtle

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

TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Crapemyrtle Physical Information

TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. TRIPLARIS cumingiana height is 1,680.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Crapemyrtle are as follows:

TRIPLARIS cumingiana flower color: White, Magenta, Rose, Light Green and Violet
TRIPLARIS cumingiana leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy

Care of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Crapemyrtle

Care of TRIPLARIS cumingiana and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. TRIPLARIS cumingiana pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches 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 TRIPLARIS cumingiana needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.