What is the lifespan of a crepe myrtle tree?

Approximately 50 years but with the right care, they can live well beyond that.

Do Crepe Myrtles need deadheading?

Deadheading Myrtle Trees encourage new growth but it's always important to deadhead at the right time, in the right season.

Why do crepe myrtles lose their bark?

When they reach full maturity, Crape Myrtles will shed. It's a perfectly normal process and is often prized for the beautiful coloration once they shed their bark.

Do crepe myrtles need lots of water?

They need at least one inch of water every week. If it's a particularly dry season the number of times should be increased, being soil vigilant is important when this occurs.

Black Diamond® Shell Pink™ Crape Myrtle Tree

Uniquely colored foliage
Bright pink blooms
Drought tolerant
Great size for smaller gardens

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Size

3 GALLON

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Dwarf Crape Myrtle Tree With Easy Maintenance!

Give your garden a brilliant boost with the vivid beauty that only the Black Diamond Shell Pink Crape Myrtle can provide!

The striking jet black foliage of the Black Diamond Crepe Myrtle contrasts beautifully with the boldly colored coral pink blooms, making it a beautiful center piece in the garden or landscape.

The pink blooms appear on the flowering hedge in early spring. This brilliant shrub or small tree will bloom all summer up until fall’s first frost.

PLANTING BLACK DIAMOND CRAPE MYRTLE TREES

For best results, grow the Black Diamond Shell Pink Crape Myrtle in full sun to partial shade with well amended, well draining soil; once established, Black Diamond® is very drought tolerant and mildew resistant.

aThe shell pink black diamond series of crape myrtles is exceptionally pest and disease resistant, especially to powdery mildew. The addition of slow release fertilizer at the top of the root ball will help boost its immunity.

These crape myrtle trees do not ship bare root. They are rooted in a container in soil. Best grown across the United States in USDA plant hardiness zones 6-9. These flowering trees are not the most cold hardy and do best in southern climates.

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Botanical Name

Lagerstroemia indica

Sunlight
Full Sun

Flower Color
Pink

Foliage Color
Black

Mature Width
8 ft

Mature Height
10-12 ft

Growing Zones 6, 7, 8, 9

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08/17/2017

Sandra

Well I ordered this one but got "Blush" Crape Myrtle which is white with a hint of pink. Funny the first Crape Myrtle I bought from another company I ordered Red Rocket and they sent me a beautiful white (Natchez?) so anyway, it's black/purple leaves and light pink flowers fit in nice enough! And I have reviewed the 'Red Rocket' Crape Myrtle which I bought recently from Perfect Plants. NICE.

Black Diamond® Shell Pink™ Crape Myrtle Tree

06/17/2022

Perfect Plants

Hi Sandra. It brings such joy to us knowing how much you love your Black Diamond® Shell Pink™ Crape Myrtle Tree. Please let us know if there is anything else we can help you with. All the best.

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