Acoma Crape Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Acoma'
SKU
5447
Large arching clusters of pure white, crinkled flowers are displayed over an extra long bloom period in summer. Attractive peeling bark adds winter interest. Selected for mildew resistance. Deciduous. Full sun. Weeping form to 6 to 7 feet tall and wide, control size with annual pruning. Cutting grown.
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6 - 9 Change
Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | la-ger-STRE-mee-a IN-dih-kuh fa-ru-EE-i |
|---|---|
| Lore | The earliest crepe myrtle trees were grown by Michaux and sent from his nursery to man of our nation's most important early plantations such as Montechello and Mount Vernon. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 6 to 7 ft. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Design Ideas | This smaller new Crape Myrtle thinks it's a shrub. It is small enough to fit easily into the tiniest city garden or courtyard. With its weeping white flower clusters and lustrous bark, it should be treated as a specimen and planted in raised beds or planters close by. An excellent candidate for huge ceramic pots, where it will grow happily for many years. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Weeping |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Specimen, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Attractive Bark, Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Fall Color, Improved Disease Resistance, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Pet Friendly, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Key Feature | Stunning Summer Flowers |
Thrives in average, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency, once established. Feed in early spring. Thin young trees late winter to early spring; leave 3 to 7 main trunks or canopy branches. Remove suckers from the base of older trees.
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