{"product_id":"garnet-king-emerald-empire-crape-myrtle","title":"Garnet King? Emerald Empire? Crape Myrtle Tree - Lagerstroemia","description":"\u003ch3\u003eGarnet King™ Emerald Empire® Crape Myrtle Tree (Lagerstroemia)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Garnet King™ Emerald Empire® Crape Myrtle is a compact, multi-stemmed tree that combines stunning deep crimson flowers with elegant emerald foliage throughout the warm months. This versatile specimen works beautifully as a focal point in any landscape, along borders, or even in containers. When you buy Garnet King online from Florida Plant Nursery, you receive a well-established tree ready to burst with color in its first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscaping Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant this striking tree in prominent locations where its vivid blooms can shine, or incorporate it into mixed borders and hedgerow plantings. Its manageable size makes it ideal for smaller yards and garden spaces, while its upright form creates vertical interest in foundation beds or as a specimen planting. The abundant flowers attract butterflies and pollinators, making it a wonderful addition to wildlife gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 8–10 feet\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 6–8 feet\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Rate: Fast\u003cbr\u003eSun: 6–8 hours daily\u003cbr\u003eWater: Drought-tolerant once established\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Well-drained\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: 6–10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Homeowners Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Deep scarlet blooms with jewel-like intensity light up the garden from spring through fall\u003cbr\u003e• Low-maintenance once settled, requiring minimal pruning and resisting common pests\u003cbr\u003e• Tolerates both humid and dry conditions, adapting to various climates\u003cbr\u003e• Compact habit fits seamlessly into residential landscapes without overwhelming the space\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect a location with full sun and well-draining soil. Dig a planting hole twice as wide as the root ball and equally deep, then gently loosen the roots before positioning the tree so the root crown sits level with the soil surface. Backfill, water thoroughly, and apply mulch to retain moisture. Young trees benefit from regular watering during hot months, but mature plants develop excellent drought tolerance. Apply balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring and early summer, and prune in late winter to maintain 4–5 primary trunks while removing crossing branches and lower limbs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Florida Plant Nursery","offers":[{"title":"2 gallon Multi-stem","offer_id":45814254108858,"sku":"12524","price":329.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/3520\/4026\/files\/garnet-king-emerald-empire-crape-myrtle_22f1c729-2b34-4255-a267-baa447c5ffd9.jpg?v=1777509698","url":"https:\/\/floridaplantnursery.com\/products\/garnet-king-emerald-empire-crape-myrtle","provider":"Florida Plant Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}