Black Diamond Best Red Crape Myrtle

Plant something different than your neighbor. This stunning new crape myrtle variety has black leaves that pop against its deep red blooms. Most crape myrtles have medium green leaves with flowers. They are showy but not like this one! This crape myrtle is branded by Black Diamond and is very unique. Enjoy a steady growth rate reaching heights of 10-12 feet tall and about 6-8 feet wide. Great tree for a smaller garden or courtyard area. Drought tolerant Low maintenance Highly resistant to mildew Crape Myrtle Tree Comparisons Variety Flower Color Bloom Season Zones Height (ft) Width (ft) Growth Rate Natchez White June-Oct 7-10 20-30 20 3-5ft / yr Black Diamond Best Red Red July-Oct 6-10 10-12 8 1-2ft / yr Black Diamond Crimson Red Red July-Oct 7-10 10-15 8 3-4ft / yr Black Diamond Red Hot Red July-Oct 7-10 10-15 6-10 3-4ft / yr Red Rocket Red July-Oct 7-9 20-30 15 3-5ft / yr Dynamite Cherry Red July-Oct 7-9 15-25 15 2-3ft / yr Black Diamond Mystic Magenta Magenta July-