Crapemyrtle in Zone 5: Winter Dieback but Summer Blooms Possible

In Ohio (Zone 5), 'Red Rocket' crapemyrtle dies to the ground each winter but resprouts from roots. Like Southern magnolias that stay shrubby in the North, crapemyrtles become dieback shrubs rather than trees. Good news: they bloom on new wood, so you'll get flowers each summer if roots survive. Bonus: excellent fall color.