Carolina Midnight Loropetalum (Tree Form)

Carolina Midnight Loropetalum is a bold, evergreen shrub known for its deep purple foliage and striking fuchsia fringe-like flowers that bloom in early spring and often sporadically throughout the year. With a naturally dense and upright growth habit, it makes a dramatic statement in hedges, foundation plantings, or mixed borders. Its rich foliage color intensifies in full sun, providing year-round contrast and visual interest. Drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and low-maintenance once established, this Southern favorite thrives in a variety of landscape settings.

Pictured: Carolina Midnight trained into tree form. While loropetalum is naturally a shrub, it can be pruned and staked to grow upright like a small ornamental tree.

Height: 6-10 feet

Spread: 6-8 feet

Hardiness: USDA Zones 7-10

Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub

Growth Habit: Upright, rounded

Foliage: Deep burgundy to nearly black-purple

Flower Color: Bright fuchsia-pink

Bloom Time: Spring, with occasional reblooming

Light: Full sun to part shade 

Soil: Well-drained, acidic to neutral

Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established 

Deer Resistant: Yes

Maintenance: Low; can be pruned to shape after flowering