Where Do Crepe Myrtle Trees Grow

Climate: Crape myrtles can be grown in hardiness zones 6-10, although in zone 6 they’re likely to die back to the ground in winter. Water: Crape myrtles like humid climates. Once established, they can tolerate quite a bit of drought. Light: Crape myrtles flower best in full sun (at least six hours per day).

What zones do crepe myrtles grow in?

Planting Crape Myrtle All crape myrtles are sun lovers, generally cold hardy in Zones 7-10, although there are some that will work in Zone 6 as well. They are extremely heat-tolerant and quite drought-tolerant once established.

Where do myrtle trees grow in the US?

California laurel (Umbellaria californica) is native to California coastal regions and Oregon. In the home landscape, California laurel grows to 25 feet tall. As a multi-trunked hardwood tree sometimes grown for its highly decorative wood, California laurel is known by woodcrafters as myrtlewood.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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