Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
China, Eastern United States, Japan, Korea
Hybrid origin
Types
Chinese Wisteria, Japanese wisteria, Silky wisteria, American wisteria
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest edges, River side
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Vine/Liana
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, Violet
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, when new, water every week
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Aphids, Canker, Crown gall, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Sometimes used for making wine
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
Shady Tree, Showy Tree, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Wisteria
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Wisteria
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
Wisteria
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Glyzinien
Crapemyrtle
In French
Glycines
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Glicinas
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
γλυκίνη
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Glicínias
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Wisteria
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Wisteria
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Anthophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Wisteria
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Millettieae
Lagerstroemieae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Wisteria and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Wisteria and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Wisteria and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wisteria season is Spring and Crapemyrtle season is Spring. The type of soil for Wisteria is Clay, Loamy, Sandy and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Wisteria is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Wisteria and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Wisteria and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Wisteria height is 10.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Wisteria and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Wisteria flower color: Pink, Purple and Violet
Wisteria leaf color: Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Wisteria and Crapemyrtle
Care of Wisteria and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wisteria pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune twice a year, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads 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 Wisteria 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.