STAFF PICK ‘EBONY FLAME’ AND ‘EBONY IVORY’ CREPE MYRTLES

Staff Pick: Mike
Crepe myrtles “The Locals’ Favorite” have two standouts “Ebony Flame,” a black leaved variety with brilliant red blossoms and “Ebony Ivory,” also with black leaves and pure white blooms. Both of these will provide the pop of contrasting color one needs to create colorful focal points and screens in the garden.

These trees provide year-round interest. In Spring, the vibrant black leaves distinguish this crepe myrtle variety from nearly every other tree. Summer showcases the matured black leaves and an impressive bloom time of 90 days. Fall brings striking red leaves while winter reveals the patterns of the bark with eye-catching contortions.

Tolerant of a wide variety of soils and conditions, the elegant and stark contrast of the Ebony Flame and Ebony Ivory continues to be a timeless stunner for generations to enjoy.