Red Hot Black Diamond Crape Myrtle
Best ornamental tree for adding vibrant color to compact garden spaces.
These striking trees provide a dramatic, high-contrast focal point for your garden with their intense red blooms and dark foliage. While you will need to be patient as they mature to their full height, their narrow, upright growth habit makes them an effortless choice for lining driveways or tight landscape spaces.
$36.26
at
Sam's Club
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-contrast, dramatic foliage year-round
- Homeowners wanting continuous, vibrant color through the summer
- Urban gardeners with limited space and hot climates
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in humid climates avoiding high-maintenance plants
- Owners of shaded yards with limited direct sunlight
- Budget-conscious shoppers looking for generic, affordable varieties
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Brilliant red blooms create a high-contrast focal point for any garden.
Landscape Versatility
Perfectly sized for driveway borders or standalone ornamental displays.
Growth Predictability
Consistent mature dimensions allow for precise long-term landscape planning.
Shipping Resilience
Healthy specimens arrive ready to adapt to new soil environments.
Seasonal Variation
Initial height fluctuates based on the time of year ordered.
Maintenance Ease
Manageable mature size simplifies pruning and routine seasonal care.
Key Specs
Mature Width
4-5 feet
Mature Height
10-12 feet
Item Number
889105
Plant Life Cycle
Tree
Tree Species
Flowering Cherry
Light Requirement
Full Sun
Water Requirement
Moderate
Foliage Type
Deciduous
Bloom Season
Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
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