Description
Lagerstroemia x ‘Ebony Embers’ Crape Myrtle is a striking hybrid known for its exceptional ornamental appeal and robust performance in warm climates. This deciduous shrub or small tree features deep, glossy, dark purple-black foliage that creates a dramatic contrast against its vibrant summer blooms of rich, raspberry-red flowers. Blooming profusely from mid to late summer, ‘Ebony Embers’ offers a long flowering period, making it a standout in gardens and landscapes. Its smooth, exfoliating bark adds winter interest, while the plant’s moderate size and upright growth habit make it suitable for a variety of landscape uses, including foundation plantings and specimen displays. Developed through selective breeding to enhance disease resistance and foliage color, ‘Ebony Embers’ is especially valued for its tolerance to heat and humidity, thriving best in full sun with well-drained soil. The combination of its unique dark foliage and vivid flowers has earned ‘Ebony Embers’ recognition among landscape professionals and enthusiasts seeking year-round visual impact.