Can i grow crape myrtles in peoria, il
by San27714581
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Jan Loehr
on Aug 03, 2017
Hi...I live in Atlanta GA area and never saw crepe myrtles anywhere but in the deep south...we moved from NY years ago and they just did not exist in the northern climates....we currently have two in our front yard and with all the heat and humidity they are about 20 feet tall....we have them every where here even in the common areas of our community...they just cannot take the northern winters... -
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Cindy
on Aug 03, 2017
Hello Sandyp_43, Crape Myrtles are beautiful, aren't they? I really don't think they would do well where you live. They are very common in the south. They have even come up with a "cold" crape myrtle, but that is intended for the northern part of the south. Sorry but my vote is no. Best wishes. -
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Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA
on Aug 03, 2017
Most likely yes. There are varieties that can grow almost anywhere. Here a couple links for you.http://web.extension.illinois.edu/ccdms/yg/120804.htmlhttps://www.gardeningknowhow.com/planting-zones/illinois-planting-zones.htm -
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Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA
on Aug 03, 2017
Here is another link for you!https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-5/zone-5-crepe-myrtle-trees.htm -
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Bill
on Aug 03, 2017
Crape myrtles are pretty hardy. I have some in shady areas and sunny spots in South Jersey. All are doing well.Just make sure there is good drainage. -
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Janet Pizaro
on Aug 04, 2017
http://www.crapemyrtle.com/store/c10/Cold_Hardy_Crape_Myrtles.html
Jan Loehr
on Aug 03, 2017
Cindy
on Aug 03, 2017
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