Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
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Types
Quercus nigra, Quercus laurifolia
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
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Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate, Black
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Bronze
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Moth
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Skin irritation
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
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
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
QUERCUS laurifolia
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
Quercus
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Quercus
Crapemyrtle
In French
Quercus
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Quercus
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Quercus
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Quercus
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Quercus
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Quercus
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Quercus
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Water Oak and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Water Oak and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Water Oak and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Oak season is Spring and Summer and Crapemyrtle season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Water Oak is Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Oak and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Water Oak and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Water Oak and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Water Oak and Crapemyrtle
Care of Water Oak and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Oak 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 Water Oak 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.