Description
This stunning ornamental shrub produces volumes of bright red frilly blooms in summer; near black foliage emerges copper, then is followed by deep burgundy fall foliage; captivating focal point for the garden or border.
Ornamental Features
Black Diamond® Red Hot™ Crapemyrtle is draped in stunning panicles of red frilly flowers at the ends of the branches from late spring to early fall. It has attractive black foliage which emerges coppery-bronze in spring. The glossy oval leaves are highly ornamental and turn burgundy in fall. The fruit is not ornamentally significant. The smooth gray bark and ruby-red branches add an interesting dimension to the landscape.