When is the best time to plant a Crepe Myrtle tree?

Question

I would like to buy and plant now, but I don't want to waste my time or money on the tree not surviving. I live fairly close to the coast in SC.

Answer 1

Now is a good time.

Plant crape myrtles during warm weather months of June through mid August so the plants have a chance to root out into soil before cold temperatures induce dormancy.

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Answer 2

You can plant them now, however, the best time is during the fall when they go dormant and in the early spring.