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Crepe myrtle

8 years ago
The crepe myrtles look beautiful around this patio in this photo. What type can handle exposure in zone 6? Thank you
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    8 years ago

    Hi Lovit - Thanks for reaching out! It's a pretty interesting answer, actually. The crape myrtle that have Native American names tend to be more cold hardy. These include: Natchez, Hopi, Muskogee, Tuskegee, etc. Any of these of would be a great choice for planting in zone 6.

  • 8 years ago

    Thank you so much for the information!

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