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 |
Height | 6' - 8' (ft) |
Spread | 6' - 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