Black Diamond® Crystalline™ Crape Myrtle - White Flowering Ornamental Shrub

Black Diamond® Crystalline™ Crape Myrtle Overview

The Crystalline™ Crape Myrtle is a deciduous ornamental shrub recognized for its distinctive dark, almost black foliage and bright white flower clusters. This cultivar is designed for residential and commercial landscaping, offering a structural element that provides visual interest throughout the growing season.

Growth and Maintenance Characteristics

This variety maintains a manageable size, making it suitable for garden beds, borders, or as a focal point in smaller landscape designs. The plant thrives in locations with full sun exposure, which is necessary to maintain the intensity of the dark leaf coloration and to support consistent flower production.

Landscape Application

• Color Contrast: The stark white blooms create a high-contrast appearance against the dark foliage.
• Environmental Adaptability: Once the root system is established, the plant shows resilience to periods of dry weather.
• Seasonal Interest: As a deciduous plant, it provides foliage and flowers during the warmer months and enters dormancy during winter.
• Pruning: Regular maintenance and light pruning can help shape the shrub and encourage new growth for the following season.