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Northern Red Oak
Northern Red Oak

Crapemyrtle
Crapemyrtle



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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Tree
Tree

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
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Types

Ashford Oak, Chase Creek Red Oak, Shera-Blair Red Oak
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa

Number of Varieties

850
0 40000
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Habitat

Sandy areas, Upland, Wooded slopes, Woodlands
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-96-10
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-5
10-6

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 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

1,830.00 cm610.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

1,830.00 cm300.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow green
Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Sienna
Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Brown, Dark Red, Bronze
Burgundy, Dark Red

Leaf Color in Winter

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Shape

Leaf Shape

Maple shaped
Cylindrical

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring
Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water
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

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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

Don't fertilize within a year of planting
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Borers, Caterpillars, Galls, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution, Salt
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant
Showy

Flower Petal Number

-
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Coarse
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds, Butterflies
Birds

Allergy

-
allergic reaction, Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

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Edible Uses

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

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Part of Plant Used

Whole plant
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

QUERCUS rubra
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'

Common Name

Northern Red Oak
Hybrid Crapemyrtle

In Hindi

उत्तरी लाल ओक
क्रेप मेहंदी

In German

Roteiche
Crapemyrtle

In French

chêne rouge
Crapemyrtle

In Spanish

el roble rojo del norte
Crapemyrtle

In Greek

βόρειο κόκκινο δρυς
Crapemyrtle

In Portuguese

carvalho vermelho do norte
Crapemyrtle

In Polish

dąb czerwony
Crapemyrtle

In Latin

Quercus rubra
Crapemyrtle

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales
Myrtales

Family

Fagaceae
Lythraceae

Genus

Quercus
Lagerstroemia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

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Lagerstroemieae

Subfamily

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Lagerstroemieae

Number of Species

6050
1 27800
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Difference Between Northern Red Oak and Crapemyrtle

If you are confused whether Northern Red Oak or Crapemyrtle are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Northern Red Oak and Crapemyrtle Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Northern Red Oak are Don't fertilize within a year of planting, whereas for Crapemyrtle fertilizers required are fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season and Requires high amount of nitrogen. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Northern Red Oak and Crapemyrtle if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Northern Red Oak and Crapemyrtle

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