Lagerstoremia 'Ebony and Ivory'

White Diamond Flowering and Black Red Foliage Crepe Myrtle

Zones 7-10

'Ebony and Ivory’ is a selection of black foliage and a white diamond flowering bloom. The two tone effect makes great contrast in landscape and gardens ‘Ebony and Ivory’ begins blooming in late spring anew continues until the first fall frost. The dark black foliage covered with white diamond like blooms are a pure joy in the garden. Like most crepe myrtles, the bark becomes a exfoliating and has multiple color tones adding year round interest. ‘Ebony and Ivory’ may reach 12-14 ft in 10 years. ‘Ebony and Ivory’ can be used in a variety of ways from hedge planting, lining a drive way, to being a focal point planting in the garden. ‘Ebony and Ivory’ was introduced through a joint breeding program with Mississippi State University and the USDA and has been marketed under several different trademark names.

Limited Quantities Available !! As we have over a thousand cultivars of woody ornamentals, we often do not have many of each cultivar. We recommend that you buy the woody ornamentals you want immediately as we often sell out of certain selections.