Black Diamond Crape Myrtle Crimson Red Dormant Packaged Tree (2-pack)

The Black Diamond Crape Myrtles are a must have for your landscape or garden. They can be trimmed to remain a full shrub, hedge, wind-break or grown into a full sized beautiful flowering tree. Black Diamond Crape Myrtles have distinctive dark, almost black leaves, providing a lovely contrast to the beautiful blossoms. The Blossoms of the Crimson Red Crape Myrtle are a rich red, which offsets the intense dark leaves. These red blooms reach their productivity peak during the summer and fall.

This variety can reach 12 ft. in height and a spread of 4 ft. to 5 ft. Crape Myrtle make a real statement when lining driveways, fence lines or can be used to hide unsightly items in your landscape, like electrical boxes, a/c units or propane tanks. The Black Diamond series is drought tolerant, mildew resistant and fairly low-maintenance.

The Crimson Red Crape Myrtle ships bare root packaged in dormant state. This means, the plant arrive in a dormant state, with wrapped roots and stalks without leaves or blooms. Once planted, it will come out of dormancy and will begin to grow.

• Large, full clusters of flowers
• Lush dark leaves
• Repeat bloomer
• Grow to tree or shape as a bush
• We're sorry, but due to state regulations this plant cannot be shipped to California or Arizona

Mature Height: 144 inches

Mature Width:  60 inches

Additional Characteristics:  Deciduous, Disease Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Windbreak 

Hardiness Zone:  7, 8, 9, 10  Check your hardiness zone here!

Sun Tolerance:  Full Sun

Botanical Name:  Lagerstroemia x 'Black Diamond Crimson Red'

Common Name:  Crape Myrtle

Fragrance:  None