Will newly planted crape myrtles survive heavy fall/winter winds

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Hello, my name's terry. just curious if i can expect my crape myrtles to grow back this summer after harsh winds cut their branches in half this past fall. plants barely look alive...
 
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The broken limbs will not get any longer. They can/probably will start new limbs from the broken limb. It will not be an attractive tree IMO. Pictures will help.
 

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Yes, you can expect it to grow back. Crape Myrtles are notorious for re-sprouting. Very difficult to kill even when one tries.
 

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