What time of year is best to plant a Peppermint Lace Crape Myrtle?

Question

I live in northern California, I already have one in my yard and I want to put in a new one to replace some plants that I want to take out . If possible I would like to do it this summer.

Answer 1

Spring or fall is the best time to plant perennials, however, you can plant a crepe myrtle now. I just planted two. Anyhow, just make sure the root ball is not root bound and water regularly for the next two weeks then you can cut back to once a week. Peppermint lace sounds pretty. I've never seen that one.

Answer 2

Fall is the best time to plant shrubs and trees, because it gives time for the root system to grow while the upper portion of the plant is slowing down and going dormant for the winter. I think you could still have success doing it now, as long as you took good care of it by keeping it watered. I had several of these in Texas, and they are pretty tough cookies.

Answer 3

Here in Florida I usually plant plants in the Spring.