Why Black Diamond® Lavender Lace™ Crape Myrtles?

Deep black foliage meets pastel purple blooms, making the Black Diamond® Lavender Lace™ an instant upgrade for your landscape.

A newer introduction, the Lavender Lace gives you unbelievable contrast that's second to none. It's ideal for container gardens and flower beds, but it wows as a blooming hedge or focal point driveway border. From its manageable mature height, fit for nearly any garden space, to its vibrant impact, the Lavender Lace Crape makes an elegant statement. 

Spring to fall, Lavender Lace delivers unmatched color. That means months of unparalleled good looks that will give you the best yard on the block. Plus, because the Black Diamond Lavender Crape is drought tolerant and resistant to mildew, it thrives on rainfall alone once established and won't require harsh sprays or chemicals to keep growing strong.

Who is Fast Growing Trees?

We are the largest mail-order nursery in the country, shipping bigger and better trees directly to your door.

And you won’t find a healthier, better-developed purple Crape Myrtle. Local garden centers and big-box retailers rarely stock this variety, and if they do, the trees they offer are grown bare-root.

But when you order from Fast Growing Trees, you not only get this sought-after, vividly-blooming Crape Myrtle...you also get a healthy, full specimen that's grown and nurtured with care. Now, you reap the rewards of our hard work at the nursery with a tree that will upgrade your curb appeal almost instantly.

How Hardy is the Black Diamond® Lavender Lace™ Crape Myrtle?

Hardy down to temperatures as frigid as 0 degrees outdoors, the Black Diamond® Lavender Lace™ breaks the mold. Plus, it can be enjoyed in the colder climates of zones 2 to 5 when placed in planters and brought indoors during harsh winter months!

How Do You Plant the  Lavender Lace™ Crape Myrtle?

Crapes are full sun lovers, so plant in an area with well-drained soil and 6 to 8 hours of sunlight daily.

After you have found your planting area, dig your hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Comb your hands over the root ball to free up the roots a bit before planting. Place your tree in the hole and make sure that the root crown (where the root ball meets the trunk of the tree) is level with the soil surface. Backfill the hole and water to settle the tree's roots. Finally, mulch the area around the tree to conserve moisture.

When Do You Water the Black Diamond® Lavender Lace™ Crape Myrtle?

Though they are drought tolerant once established, you may have to water young trees more often, especially in the summer heat. If you're not sure when to water, however, simply check the surrounding 3 inches of soil for dryness and water when this area is dry.

How to Fertilize the Black Diamond® Lavender Lace™ Crape Myrtle

Your Crape will greatly benefit from a light application of a complete, balanced, slow-release fertilizer formula in the early spring and summer seasons.