Valencia Orange

Crapemyrtle

About Valencia Orange and Crapemyrtle

Valencia Orange

Crapemyrtle

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Fruit

Tree

Origin

Southeastern Asia, India, China

Types

Citrus sinensis

Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa

Number of Varieties

5050

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Habitat

Farms, Warmer regions

Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-116-10

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AHS Heat Zone

11-9

10-6

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Red, Purple

Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Orange, Orange Red

Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Dark Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Dark Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Burgundy, Dark Red

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Cylindrical

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

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

From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months

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, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Requires little pruning, 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

Acidic Fertilizer

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

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Scale, Whiteflies

Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

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

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks

Other Uses

Cosmetics, Culinary use

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

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CITRUS sinensis 'Valencia'

LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'

Common Name

Orange, Valencia Orange

Hybrid Crapemyrtle

In Hindi

वालेंसिया ऑरेंज

क्रेप मेहंदी

In German

Valencia-orange

Crapemyrtle

In French

orange de Valence

Crapemyrtle

In Spanish

Naranja Valencia

Crapemyrtle

In Greek

Valencia Orange

Crapemyrtle

In Portuguese

Valencia Laranja

Crapemyrtle

In Polish

Valencia Pomarańczowy

Crapemyrtle

In Latin

Aliquam Valencia

Crapemyrtle

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Spermatophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Myrtales

Family

Rutaceae

Lythraceae

Genus

Citrus

Lagerstroemia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Citreae

Lagerstroemieae

Subfamily

Aurantioideae

Lagerstroemieae

Number of Species

10050

1 27800

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Properties of Valencia Orange and Crapemyrtle

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

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Season and Care of Valencia Orange and Crapemyrtle

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

Valencia Orange and Crapemyrtle Physical Information

Valencia Orange and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Valencia Orange height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Valencia Orange and Crapemyrtle are as follows:

Valencia Orange flower color: White, Red and Purple
Valencia Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy

Care of Valencia Orange and Crapemyrtle

Care of Valencia Orange and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Valencia Orange pruning is done Requires little pruning 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 Valencia Orange 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.