Ebony Flame Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia ‘Ebony Flame’) is a small tree or large shrub with dark red flowers and black leaves. It’s a versatile plant that can be used as a hedge, specimen plant, or in a border.

• Height at Maturity: 10-12 feet
• Width at Maturity: 6-8 feet
• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy, with a rounded canopy
• Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
• Flower Color: Hot Red
• Flowering Period: Summer, early fall
• Foliage Color: Black (emerging), dark green (mid-summer), black-red (fall)
• Fragrant Flowers: No
• Fragrant Foliage: No
• Bark Color: Light Brown
• Soil: Adapts to most soil types but prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil
• Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours)
• Heat and Drought Tolerance: Once established, it can tolerate heat and some drought
• Versatile: Can be grown as a tree or pruned as a large shrub or hedge
• Low Maintenance: Relatively easy to grow and care for, especially when established