(BG) Crape Myrtle (Multi-Stem) Acoma - Hybrid White 15G

Brownswood Grown

Acoma Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Acoma')

Elevate your garden landscape with the breathtaking Acoma Crape Myrtle, a versatile semi-dwarf cultivar prized for its elegant semi-weeping, umbrella-like habit and snowy-white blooms. Developed by the U.S. National Arboretum, 'Acoma' combines high ornamental value with superior disease resistance, making it an ideal focal point, accent plant, or low-hedging option for gardens of all sizes.

Key Features & Highlights

• Cascading Summer Blooms: Features dense, pendulous clusters of crisp, snow-white flowers with bright golden anthers from mid-summer through early fall.

• Four-Season Interest: Lush dark green foliage transforms into brilliant dark red and purple shades in autumn. In winter, its smooth, exfoliating cinnamon-brown bark adds sculptural beauty to the dormant landscape.

• Compact, Weeping Habit: Grows in a rounded, umbrella shape with gracefully weeping branches, ideal for tight garden spaces or container planting.

• Disease & Mildew Resistant: Highly resistant to powdery mildew, ensuring clean, healthy foliage without heavy maintenance.

• Drought Tolerant: Once established, it handles heat and dry conditions with ease.

Plant Specifications

Care & Planting Instructions

• Light: Plant in a spot that receives full sun to promote maximum flowering and strong branching.

• Watering: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep root system. Once established, water occasionally during dry spells.

• Pruning: Prune lightly in late winter or early spring before new growth appears to shape the canopy and remove any dead or crossing branches.