Acoma Crape Myrtle

Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Acoma'

Spectacular clusters of pure white, crinkled flowers will delight throughout the warm summer months. The attractive peeling bark provides winter interest. A wonderful dwarf crape mrytle that serves as an excellent large shrub or small tree with a weeping form, rich fall color, and excellent mildew resistance . Deciduous.

Plant Type Trees
Hardiness Zone 6-9
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring, Summer, Fall
Height6' - 8' (ft)
Spread6' - 8' (ft)
Spacing 7' (ft)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Great Foliage, Showy
Tolerance Deer, Drought, Rabbit
Attracts Birds, Pollinators, Wildlife
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Small Gardens
Acoma Crape Myrtle | Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Acoma' || Spectacular clusters of pure white, crinkled flowers will delight throughout the warm summer months. The attractive peeling bark provides winter interest. A wonderful dwarf crape mrytle that serves as an excellent large shrub or small tree with a weeping form, rich fall color, and excellent mildew resistance . Deciduous.
Full Sun, Spring, Summer, Fall, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained, Fragrant, Great Foliage, Showy, Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant, Attracts Birds, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Beds and Borders, Small Gardens
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Image © Monrovia