Description
Ravishing Red Blooms: The Black Diamond Best Red Crape Myrtle is renowned for its intense, red blossoms that pop against the rich black leaves. This tree showcases a continuous display of these radiant, deep red flowers throughout the summer, making it a showstopper in your garden.
Year-Round Beauty: Not just a summer wonder, the Black Diamond Best Red Crape Myrtle adds a touch of elegance to your garden all year. In the fall, its leaves transform into a fiery display of red and orange, and its striking black bark provides interest throughout the winter.
Low Maintenance: Enjoy effortless care with this tree! The Black Diamond Best Red Crape Myrtle is drought-tolerant, pest-resistant, and easy to maintain. It's an ideal choice for both experienced gardeners and newcomers.
Basic Care Tips:
Planting: Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Ensure the planting hole is twice as wide as the root ball and at the same depth. Space multiple trees at least 5-10 feet apart.
Watering: Initially, water your Black Diamond Best Red Crape Myrtle regularly to establish a strong root system. Once established, it's drought-tolerant, but water during dry spells, especially in the first year.
Pruning: Prune in late winter to promote healthy growth and maintain a desired shape. Remove dead or weak branches and spent flower heads to encourage more blooms.
Fertilizing: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring to provide essential nutrients for vigorous growth and prolific flowering.
Winter Protection: In regions with severe winters, consider mulching the base of the tree to protect against cold temperatures.
Growing Zones: The Black Diamond Best Red Crape Myrtle thrives in USDA hardiness zones 7-9, which include a wide range of locations across the United States, making it suitable for many gardens.
Shipping
We ship our trees and shrubs nationwide, except for CA, AZ, AK, and HI. After you place your order we get started prepping your items for shipment. Most items ship via UPS. For larger or bulk items we ship via our own delivery trucks. You'll receive updates on your items shipping status throughout the entire process.
If you do not see a shipping method at checkout, it means that we are unable to provide an instant shipping quote based on your location. Please feel free to reach out to us via chat or at [email protected].
Bulk items like Mulch and Topsoil can only be delivered within a 50 mile radius of our Andover, NJ location.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are heights measured?
Tree and Shrub heights are measured from the top of the root ball or soil, measuring only the above ground portion of your tree your shrub.
How does shipping work?
We ship either UPS or via our own delivery trucks. After you place your order you'll receive notifications at each step of the way to keep you informed on your item's travels!
Many items are listed in Gallon sizes, what does that mean?
The Gallons refer to the size of the pot that the plant is in. It's simply an industry standard for sizing trees and shrubs. All of our items should have the actual height listed on the description page. If you have any questions regarding sizing, feel free to reach out to us!
Do you help with plant suggestions?
Of course! Feel free to use our chat feature to talk to a GardenPro or reach out to us at [email protected].
Can I postpone my delivery date?
Sure! Include a note during checkout or reach out to us at [email protected] immediately after placing your order, and we'd be happy to help!
