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Botanical Name: Lagerstroemia Black Diamond series
Mature Size: 8-12ft H, 6-8ft W
Light Requirement: Sun
Water Need: Low to Medium
Cold Hardiness: Zone 7 (0 to 10F) to 9 (20 to 30F)
Description: Deciduous flowering shrub or small tree developed for dramatic black-purple foliage and vivid summer flowers. Adapted to Central Texas, including Austin. Blooms from late spring through fall with minimal maintenance and excellent resistance to powdery mildew. Drought-tolerant once established and ideal for foundation plantings, specimen accents, or small flowering screens. Thrives in full sun with well-draining soil.
Common Cultivars:
Best Red: Bright true red flowers; 10-12ft H, 6-8ft W
Crimson Red: Deep red blooms with strong contrast to foliage; 10-12ft H, 6-8ft W
Red Hot: Vivid scarlet red blooms; 8-10ft H, 6ft W
Mystic Magenta: Bright magenta flowers; 10-12ft H, 6-8ft W
Blush: Soft pink blooms; 10-12ft H, 6-8ft W
Shell Pink: Pale pink flowers; 8-10ft H, 5-6ft W
Pure White: Crisp white flowers; 10ft H, 6ft W
Dazzling Red Dwarf: Compact, true red blooms; 3-4ft H, 3-4ft W
Mystic Magenta Dwarf: Dwarf version with magenta blooms; 4ft H, 4ft W