Black Diamond Crepe Myrtle Trees

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Shop Our Selection of Black Diamond Crape Myrtle Trees for Sale! Crape myrtles are a gorgeous addition to any garden thanks to their fluffy flowers. While they usually have green foliage, the Black Diamond crape myrtles are out to “wow!” you with their purply-black stems and foliage. Their bright flowers that come in red, pink, lavender, and white create a stark but lovely contrast that won’t be ignored. Black Diamond crape myrtles reach up to 12 feet tall, making them large shrubs or small trees , depending on how you prune them. They make lovely accent plants around the garden or look lovely in flower beds around your home or near the front porch. They can grow in the ground and in containers, so you can fit them almost anywhere you want them! The abundance of flowers is sure to attract pollinators, so place them near vegetable gardens or anywhere you’d like to see bees and butterflies. Black and white isn’t a common color combination in the garden, so consider trying the Black Diamond Pure White Crape Myrtle Tree if you want something unique. If pink and black is your thing, you’ll love the Black Diamond Shell Pink Crape Myrtle Tree . For red flowers, choose the Red Hot Crape Myrtle . Black Diamond Crepe Myrtle Care Overview Crape myrtles like sunny weather in temperate climates and are drought tolerant. They’re resilient through summer and drop their leaves at the first frost and grow them back once the weather is warm in the spring. If you have a long growing season, you’ll enjoy consistent blooms from your Black Diamond myrtles for most of the year! You don’t have to prune them unless you want to, and they won’t need to be watered often, so if you’re looking for a low-maintenance plant, the Black Diamond Crape Myrtle is worth looking into. How to Plant A Black Diamond Crape Myrtle When you receive your crape myrtle, remove it from the container and place it in a hole no deeper than the root ball. Backfill the hole with fresh soil and water the plant well. You