- Bright red flowers with near-black foliage
- Plant in full sun; water daily until established
- Blooms late spring through fall; USDA zones 6-10
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Want a classic look? You can't go wrong with Black Diamond Best Red. Like a garnet necklace paired with a little black dress or bold bright red lipstick, Best Red is the perfect summer garden accessory. Striking ebony foliage and vivid crimson blooms add instant drama with just the right amount of class to the garden. And with a maximum size of 10-12 ft. tall and 8 ft. wide, Best Red won't take over the entire landscape. Black Diamond Best Red is perfect as a statement piece for petite landscapes or for mass planting on larger properties. masses of brilliant jewel-toned blooms from Summer until the first frost. Best Red Black Diamond Crape Myrtles are a revolutionary series with stunning near-black foliage crowned with masses of vivacious red blooms. Low-maintenance and drought tolerant, Best Red Black Diamonds bring beauty to every garden.
Highlights
- Thrives in USDA zones 7-11
- Beautiful red blooms late Spring through Fall
- Low maintenance; drought tolerant
- Near-black foliage
- Great for smaller gardens; Near black foliage
- Full sun to partial shade
- Deciduous: foliage loss in Winter and new growth in Summer
- Ships dormant Winter through early Spring
- Plants are trimmed at times when shipped to promote plant health
- How to Plant a Crape Myrtle.Click here to learn more."
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Specifications
Dimensions
Mature Height (in.) | 144 in. |
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Mature Width (in.) | 96 in. |
Details
Additional Characteristics | Low Maintenance |
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Average Shipping Height (in.) | 20 in |
Best Time to Plant | Spring to Fall |
Bloom Season | Fall, Summer |
Blossom Color Family | Red |
Botanical Name | Black Diamond® Crapemyrtle Best Red™ |
Common Name Family | Crepe Myrtle |
Container Size | 3 Gallon(s) |
Container Type | Container |
Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
Fragrance | Non-Fragrant |
Hardiness Zone | 10 (30 to 40 F),11 (40 to 50 F),7 (0 to 10 F),8 (10 to 20 F),9 (20 to 30 F) |
Mature Height (ft.) | 12-15 |
Minimum Space Between Plantings (in.) | 144 in |
Returnable | 90-Day |
Sun Tolerance | Full Sun |
Tree Height Range (Ft.) | 2-12 Ft. |
Tree Type | Crape Myrtle |
Questions & Answers
Are these considered dwarf trees and can they stay in pots forever
No. An adult can reach up to 25 feet tall and 20 feet across with a 100 foot root system.
Are they considered dwarf trees an how big do they get?
How tall do they grow,are they dwarft
When does this plant sprout? I live in Elmsford and it is end of April, and the plant looks dead.
Why is my Red Diamond have Pink flowers?
How tall will this plant grow? 2.25 gal best red crape myrtle.
What is the maximum temperature a Crape Myrtle tolerate?
My tree was delivered today in a box. It’s been raining. How do I keep it until the rain stops and I can dig a hole for it
How tall will the plant be upon receipt?
My plant was 4.5 ft when delivered, and is now 3 weeks later 5 ft tall.
how tall are the best red crape myrtle treesin the 2.25 gal pot when shiped? and how soon does it need tp be planted?
I was totally surprised by the size of my plant on delivery! The BD crape myrtle was 5 ft. tall and around 2 ft. wide.
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Ideal for smaller gardens with near-black foliage and vibrant red blooms from late spring through fall. Low maintenance and drought tolerant. | Ideal for adding a touch of elegance with large purple-pink blooms, growing 20-25 ft. H, perfect for zones 5-9. | Ideal for customers who want prolific dark rosy blooms and disease-resistant dark purple leaves. | Ideal for vibrant gardens, the Scarlet Crape Myrtle boasts fiery red blooms and thrives in zones 7-10. A low-maintenance choice for stunning color. |
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12-15 ft. | 20-25 ft. | 7-9 ft. | 9-11 ft. |
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