Question 1

is it possible to purchase only 3 because thats all i need?

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I do not have a box that will securely fit 3

Question 2

In your picture posted for the mature version of the tree how many of your container trees would it take to achieve same look?

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One.  Crape myrtles will naturally grow into a multi-trunk tree or bush.

Question 3

Would they be good to plant in chicago? 60626 zip code

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In colder climates, you will need to protect for winter.
It's not a bad idea to "wrap" your crape myrtle this first winter.
Keep in mind that crape myrtles – like all new trees and shrubs – are at their most winter-vulnerable in the early years while their roots are establishing.
Winter barriers should go the whole way up the plant – not just around the base – in order to protect the branches as well as the root zone.
Burlap is a good material because it "breathes" better than solid coverings. You can also buy commercial tree wraps.
Either way, keep the wrap back a few inches from touching the branches. Hammer three stakes around the crape myrtle and wrap the burlap around those. Some people then stuff the little "burlap tent" with leaves for extra warmth over winter.
Plastic is a bad idea. For starters, the branches don't need light when they're dormant and bare over winter. But more importantly, heat trapped by the plastic on warm days can lead to plant damage, including bark splits and encouraging buds to come out too soon in spring (resulting in late frost damage).
Mulch around the base of the crape myrtle is a good idea. Three inches is fine and keep it back away from the bark by a few inches.
I should mention one thing that sometimes happens with crape myrtles colder growing zones – in cold winters, the top growth dies back even though the roots are alive. New shoots eventually emerge from the roots.
So if you find what looks to be a dead tree next spring, don't dig it. Wait at least until June to see if new shoots emerge. Even when everything's fine, crape myrtles are always one of the last plants to leaf out, usually in May.

Question 4

Will it survive in northern Iowa?

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Not sure.  3 out 4 of mine have survived the hot SoCal summer.  FYI they are very small 1 is really thriving the other two are still under 12in.

ASIN	B01378MEGY
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Brand Name	Crape Myrtle Guy
Color	Purple
Customer Reviews	4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (213)
Expected Blooming Period	Summer to Fall
Expected Plant Height	10 feet
Expected Planting Period	Anytime
Indoor Outdoor Usage	Outdoor
Manufacturer	CrapeMyrtleGuy
Material Features	Organic
Moisture Needs	Moderate Watering
Number of Pieces	6
Other Special Features of the Product	Drought Tolerant
Plant or Animal Product Type	Shrub & Hedge
Soil Type	Loam Soil
Sunlight Exposure	Full Sun
USDA Hardiness Zone	6
Unit Count	4 Count

4 Pack - Purple Flowering Ornamental Crape Myrtle Trees - Grown in Quart Containers

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