Crape Myrtle Black Diamond Best Red Cedar If you have heavy clay

If you have heavy clay soil

Fruit: Medium-large and slightly flattened (oblate)

heavy harvest of fruit

fast-growing vertical shoots)

Pruning Window Warning: Avoid pruning 'Silverado' in the late summer or fall

Crape Myrtle Black Diamond Best Red Cedar If you have heavy clayThe Black Diamond 'Best Red' Crape Myrtle is a modern showstopper. It is famous for its "goth" aestheticstunning near black foliage that provides a dramatic backdrop for its vivid scarlet blooms. The flowers bloom in large, showy clusters during the summer months, attracting butterflies and other pollinators. Its glossy, deep dark burgundy or near black leaves retain their color throughout the growing season, offering a visually stunning backdrop to