Fast Growing Trees Amethyst King™ Emerald Empire® Crape Myrtle Tree Crape Myrtles

Majestic Purple Blooms Atop Rich Green Foliage

Why Amethyst King™ Emerald Empire® Crape Myrtle Trees?

Shrouded in iridescent purple blossoms that are unlike any other, the Amethyst King lives up to its name, delivering vibrant color that will shine like a gemstone in your garden.

A newer introduction in the Crape family, the Amethyst King boasts vibrant green foliage topped with pink-purple flowers that nearly glow in the sun. These blooms are at their most stunning from late spring through summer – delicate and clustered blossoms provide a layered look that is truly breathtaking.

Technically classified as a shrub, the Emerald Empire grows tall and vertical when left unpruned, giving you unmatched versatility. And this amazing specimen truly takes care of itself once it reaches maturity. Attracting bees, birds, and butterflies for a graceful show, the Emerald brings elegance to your garden while resisting drought and humidity with ease.

Why FastGrowingTrees.com is Better

You won’t find a healthier, better-developed Amethyst King. Local garden centers and big-box retailers rarely stock this one-of-a-kind variety, and the trees they offer are typically bare-root.

But when you order from Fast Growing Trees, you not only get this sought-after tree for yourself – you also get a healthy, full plant that’s grown and nurtured with care, ready to thrive in your landscape.

Fill your garden with the eye-catching purple blooms and rich green foliage of this unparalleled variety. Order your Amethyst King™ Emerald Empire® Crape today!

Planting & Care

1. Planting: 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.

2. Watering: 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.

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

4. Pruning: For a more graceful tree shape, remove all but 4 to 5 strong trunks and then remove the lateral branches around the lower half of the tree. Remove any damaged or crossing branches during the late winter, as well as any suckers, or low-growing branches.