A low, semi-weeping Indian Summer hybrid with white summer flowers, smooth grey-tan bark and purple-red autumn colour. Mildew-resistant and ideal as a small multi-stemmed feature.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 3 m H × 3 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Crepe Myrtle 'Acoma'
Lagerstroemia 'Acoma' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Lythraceae family. It reaches around 3 m tall and 3 m wide at maturity, with deciduous and rich in autumn colour foliage. White flowers appear in summer.
Where to grow Crepe Myrtle 'Acoma'
Crepe Myrtle 'Acoma' suits warm-temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Crepe Myrtle 'Acoma' does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Crepe Myrtle 'Acoma' performs well with relatively little water once established. Feed as new growth begins, following the rate on a balanced garden fertiliser. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
Pruning & care
Prune Crepe Myrtle 'Acoma' after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. For most gardens, it is low maintenance.
Using Crepe Myrtle 'Acoma' in the garden
Crepe Myrtle 'Acoma' earns its place for a feature or specimen planting and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Crepe Myrtle 'Acoma' sits most comfortably beside plants adapted to low water use and warm-temperate climate. A small cluster gives stronger visual impact than isolated plants scattered through the garden.
Buying Crepe Myrtle 'Acoma'
Plant Sale lists Crepe Myrtle 'Acoma' as advanced specimens and bare-root stock. Use the quote builder above to ask about current stock, sizes and pricing.
