How tall does a black diamond crape myrtle grow?

The Black Diamond Crape Myrtle get to a mature height of 10-12 ft.

Where do black diamond crepe myrtles grow?

Black Diamond crape myrtles grow in full sun areas, at least 8 ft from structures.

Are crepe myrtles toxic to dogs?

According to the American Society for the prevention of animal cruelty they are not toxic to your furry friend.

How do you prune a black diamond crepe myrtle tree?

When pruning a black diamond crape myrtle you have to be sure to do it properly or you could damage your tree. For information on proper pruning visit https://myperfectplants.com/2014/07/07/crape-murder-she-wrote/

Do Black Diamond crepe myrtles lose their leaves?

Yes, as they go dormant throughout winter.

Black Diamond® Best Red™ Crape Myrtle Tree

Deep red blooms
Uniquely colored foliage
Drought tolerant
Great size for smaller gardens

Price 21% off

Size

3 Gallon

2 Trees (3 Gallon)

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RED SUMMER BLOOMS & UNIQUE BURGUNDY FOLIAGE MAKE THIS TREE A SHOW STOPPER!

Give your garden a brilliant boost with the vivid beauty that only the Black Diamond® Best Red™ Crape Myrtle tree can offer.

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

The red flower clusters will appear in early spring and last until the winter months.

Black Diamond Crape Myrtle Best Red will make a unique impact as an accent plant or group 3-5 for a magnificent mass planting or flowering hedge. Growing approximately 10 to 12 feet tall and 8 feet wide, the flowering shrub is a perfect fit for most gardens. It stays nice and compact as a small tree.

Black Diamond Crape Myrtle Care

This brilliant flowering shrub will bloom all summer up until fall’s first frost. For best results, grow in full sun to partial shade with well-amended soil; once established, Black Diamond Crape Myrtle trees are very drought tolerant.

Will benefit from the addition of a slow-release fertilizer at the top of the root ball once a year. This will help with continuous flowering. The Black Diamond series is pest, disease, and deer resistant, as well as drought-tolerant and mildew resistant.

These deciduous trees are perfect for lining a driveway or fence. Grow across the United States in USDA growing zones 6-9.

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Botanical Name

Lagerstroemia indica

Sunlight
Full Sun

Flower Color
Red

Foliage Color
Black

Mature Width
8 ft

Mature Height
10-12 ft

Growing Zones 6, 7, 8, 9

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09/10/2022

Briana I.

United States

Black Diamond Crape Myrtle

Received our new plant and it was packaged perfectly and was larger than I expected. Very pleased

Black Diamond® Best Red™ Crape Myrtle Tree

08/04/2022

Melvin C.

United States

Try avoiding orders during summer

Plants came in really quickly, gave 4 stars because the box wasn’t long enough and bent the top of one of the trees. Two top small branches were damaged but the tree overall looks good and some flowering is showing. Had ordered a Japanese maple as well. Next time I order from this online nursery or any other will try to order during early spring because the leaves on the trees were drying or but that’s because of how hot it’s been. If the tress grow healthy will definitely order from here again.

Black Diamond® Best Red™ Crape Myrtle Tree

08/28/2022

Perfect Plants Nursery

Hi Melvin! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with our team so we can further review. We are glad to hear though that your Black Diamond® Best Red™ Crape Myrtle Tree is doing well and hope to see you around again. All the best.

06/30/2022

Kim

United States

Perfect as their name

I've purchased alot of shrubs, plants etc online. This company ships the best live stuff I've ever seen. Their description matches what you receive. The shipment is quick and they arrive in the best possible shaped. Couldn't have been happier.

Black Diamond® Best Red™ Crape Myrtle Tree

08/28/2022

Perfect Plants Nursery

Wow Kim! We are beyond grateful for your kind words and your continued support. Providing quality products is one of our top goals. Hope you and your new Black Diamond® Best Red™ Crape Myrtle Tree are doing well.

06/28/2022

Anonymous

United States

Beautiful Plant

Plant was received in excellent condition. Planted according to instructions and the crepe myrtle is doing great.

Black Diamond® Best Red™ Crape Myrtle Tree

08/28/2022

Perfect Plants Nursery

Thank you for sharing pictures of your new Black Diamond® Best Red™ Crape Myrtle Tree. Hope you both are doing well.

06/26/2022

Anonymous

United States

Beautiful colors and plants, thriving well, with no issues

Black Diamond® Best Red™ Crape Myrtle Tree

08/28/2022

Perfect Plants Nursery

Thank you for your kind words. Happy to hear your Black Diamond® Best Red™ Crape Myrtle Tree arrived safe and sound. See you around.

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