Plant Quick Guide

Growing Zones:

7-9.

Mature Height:

10-12 ft

Mature Width:

6-8 ft

Sunlight:

Full (6-8 hours)

Spacing:

4-5 ft

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Flower Color:

Red

Does Not Ship To:

AK, AZ, CA, HI, PR

Crape Myrtle - Black Diamond® Crimson Red

Lagerstroemia indica
USDA Hardiness Zones: 7-9.
$54.95
SKU: CRMBCR03G

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The Crimson Red Crape Myrtle is a stunning ornamental tree known for its vibrant crimson-red flowers, which bloom from mid-summer to fall. This variety thrives in a variety of climates, offering year-round beauty with its striking blossoms, exfoliating bark, and red foliage in the fall. A low-maintenance choice, it is heat, drought, and pest-resistant, making it perfect for a wide range of landscapes.

Unique Features:

  • Vibrant Crimson Flowers: Rich red blooms from mid-summer to fall add color and charm to your landscape.
  • Exfoliating Bark: Attractive peeling bark that adds visual interest even in winter.
  • Fall Foliage: Leaves turn a stunning red in autumn, enhancing the landscape with vibrant color.
  • Heat and Drought Tolerant: Perfect for low-maintenance gardens, this tree can withstand high temperatures and dry conditions.
  • Disease Resistant: Strong resistance to common pests and diseases, ensuring healthy growth and vibrant blooms.

Mature Size:

  • Height: 10–12 feet
  • Spread: 6–8 feet

USDA Hardiness Zones:

  • Zones 7–9

Care Instructions:

  • Light: Requires full sun for optimal flowering and health.
  • Soil: Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil.
  • Water: Water regularly during dry spells; once established, it’s drought-tolerant.
  • Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or damaged branches and shape the tree.
  • Fertilizer: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring for healthy growth and vibrant blooms.
  • Pests/Disease: Monitor for pests like aphids and scale; the tree is generally resistant to most common diseases.
  • Spacing: Space trees 8–12 feet apart to allow for proper growth and air circulation.

The Crimson Red Crape Myrtle is an eye-catching addition to any landscape, offering stunning color throughout the growing season. With its beautiful flowers, attractive bark, and easy care requirements, it is a perfect choice for gardeners seeking a resilient and visually striking tree.

FAQ: What is the difference between the reds in the Black Diamond® Collection?

Red Hot™-We have found Red Hot to naturally prefer to take on more of an upright tree-form. The bloom color is the darkest red of the Black Diamond® collection.
Crimson Red™- We have found Crimson Red to naturally take on a shrubbier habit. The bloom color is the brightest red in the Black Diamond® crape myrtle collection.
Best Red™-We have found the growth habit and bloom color of Best Red™ to be right between Crimson Red and Red Hot. Best Red is also one of the earliest bloomers of the collection.

MORE INFORMATION: Crape Myrtle Growing Guide

Shipping

At Plant Me Green we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care. We ship your plants using FedEx Ground® the following business day after you have completed checkout.

We are now offering $15 flat rate shipping for all tree orders! Replacement tree shipping cost will be $15 per box. We still cannot ship to some states and US territories based off the Agricultural Laws that may be in place. Please see below for all exclusions. 

If you have any questions concerning transit time for your order, please feel free to contact us at info@plantmegreen.com or toll free 855-817-5268.

Trees: Due to strict Agricultural Laws in place, we currently cannot ship to the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii. We cannot ship to Puerto Rico or international.

How to Plant
STEP 1) First, decide on a planting location. Consider carefully what kind of sun, soil, and growing-space your tree or shrub will need.
STEP 2) Once you've located the perfect spot, the hole you are digging must be at least double the width and as deep as the root system you are planting.
STEP 3) Remove the plant from the pot and place the root ball in the hole. The top of the root system should be level with the ground. Before placing the tree or shrub in the hole, use your hands to gently break up the root system.
STEP 4) Once the plant is in place, backfill the hole with native soil and any leftover potting material.
STEP 5) Pack down the soil to eliminate any air pockets.
STEP 6) When finished, water thoroughly.
Care Guide

To help crape myrtles retain water, mulch with organic matter 2-3 inches deep, making sure to keep mulch a few inches away from the trunk. Water regularly until established. Remove dead branches any time and prune weak branches back in the spring in order to encourage a strong and productive tree. Fertilize once per year as new growth emerges.

About Black Diamond®

Black Diamonds are a revolutionary new series of crape myrtles that provide unique beauty to your landscape. Flawless black foliage emerges in early spring followed by masses of brilliant jewel-toned blooms that last until the first frost. Black Diamonds are perfect for landscapes of all sizes because they have a naturally compact habit, reaching a maximum height of 10-12 ft. and width of 8 ft. Style wise, Black Diamonds make attractive flowering hedges or beautiful trees to line your driveway or fence, they also perfect planted in decorative pots to place on your deck, porch or balcony.

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David Myers

looks good and healthy

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Patricia Rains

Crape Myrtle - Black Diamond Crimson Red

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JC
Fantastic, such a beautiful color pairing

About a month after planting and its starting to bloom. The Red Crimson is the way to go. The vibrant red blooms contrast so nicely with the dark foliage. I could only be happier if the variety grew larger!

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Rita Shaw
Crimson crate myrtle

Beautiful! Great quality and so full. Thank you

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T.
Great 7 gallon Crape Myrtle!

Super impressed by the shipping and the health of the plant. It was bigger than I thought it would be and is looking healthier than those that I bought locally. Thank you guys!

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