How long has it been on the market?

Since 2016

Grows to height/width

10 to 12 feet tall and 8 feet wide

Sun/shade requirements

Full sun

USDA Zones

6-10

Habit

Upright habit — large shrub or small tree

Key features from breeder

• Beautiful black foliage that holds its color from spring through frost
• Masses of beautiful blooms early summer until frost
• Resistance to powdery mildew and cercospora leaf spot
• Commercially friendly growth rates for ease of production
• Drought tolerant once established
• Low maintenance for the end consumer
• Perfect size (10-12 feet tall and 8 feet wide) for urban landscapes and small space gardens, and suitable for containers

Consumer care requirements

Black Diamond crapemyrtles are known for their easy-care nature. Winter pruning keeps the plants tidy. Fertilize once per year as new growth emerges. Little other maintenance required other than watering during extreme drought.

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