Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Western United States, California
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Types
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Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
6-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Bronze
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Sienna, Rose
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
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
Feature Plant
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CERCIS occidentalis
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
California Redbud, Western Redbud
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
Western Redbud
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
West Redbud
Crapemyrtle
In French
Redbud Western
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Redbud Occidental
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Δυτική κουτσουπιά
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Redbud ocidental
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Zachodnia Redbud
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Western Cercis
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Cercis
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cercideae
Lagerstroemieae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Western Redbud and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Western Redbud and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Western Redbud and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Western Redbud season is Spring and Fall and Crapemyrtle season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Western Redbud and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Western Redbud and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Western Redbud and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Western Redbud and Crapemyrtle
Care of Western Redbud and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Western Redbud 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 Western Redbud 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.