The Ebony and Ivory Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia x ‘Ebony and Ivory’) is a hybrid crape myrtle cultivar. It’s a deciduous shrub or small tree, known for its dark, almost black foliage that contrasts with its bright white flowers. It’s typically a fast-growing plant, reaching 10-15 feet in height and 6-8 feet in width.

• Mature Size: 10-15 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide 
• Foliage: Dark, almost black foliage that emerges coppery-bronze in spring and turns burgundy in fall
• Flowers: Showy, white flowers with yellow eyes that bloom in clusters from summer to early fall
• Sunlight: Requires full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day)
• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
• Disease Resistance: Known for being relatively disease-resistant, particularly to powdery mildew
• Heat and Humidity Tolerance: Tolerant of heat and humidity
• Drought Tolerance: Becomes drought tolerant once established
• Winter Interest: The smooth gray bark and ruby-red branches add visual interest to the winter landscape