With their spectacular displays of spring and summer blooms, rich fall foliage and unusual bark, crepe myrtle flowering trees and shrubs are a favorite in warmer growing zones. However, if you're growing them where temperatures are prone to drop, it's important to know how to winterize crepe myrtle.
Crepe myrtle (Lagerstroemia spp.) is the state shrub of Texas. It's popular in many other parts of the southern United States too, with streets and gardens filled with these pretty flowering trees. But they're not fond of the cold and will benefit from winter protection in cooler zones.
