Temperature

Would like to plant a crape myrtle shrub or tree. I live in Ohio. Temperatures range from 85/90 degrees down to 5/10 degrees below zero. Would they grow in our climate? If so, how should you plant them and when? Must they be covered in the winter?

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 07/06/2011 @ 10:07 am

They will but you may also want to consider growing them in containers. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/crepe-myrtle/tips-to-grow-crepe-myrtles-in-containers.htm ^[1]

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