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| Tree Size | 15 Gallon, 30 Gallon |
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Acoma Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia x ‘Acoma’)
Acoma Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia x ‘Acoma’) is a semi-dwarf, deciduous shrub with a semi-pendulous, spreading habit, growing 6-10 feet tall with pure white flowers. This mildew-resistant cultivar features dark green foliage with a bronze tint when young, which turns deep purple-red in fall, and offers attractive exfoliating bark as it ages. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it a popular and romantic addition to landscapes, containers, and urban settings.
- Size: Semi-dwarf, reaching 6-10 feet in height and width
- Habit: Low spreading, multi-stemmed, with a semi-pendulous, gracefully arching branch structure
- Flowers: Clusters of pure white flowers with golden anthers bloom from mid-summer to fall
- Foliage: Leaves are dark green and semi-glossy, emerging coppery-bronze in spring and turning dark purple-red in the fall
- Bark: Older branches and trunks develop a beautiful light gray, exfoliating (peeling) appearance
- Sun: Requires full sun for optimal growth and flowering
- Resistances: Highly resistant to powdery mildew, a common issue with other crape myrtle varieties
