Acoma Weeping White Crape Myrtle – 7 Gallon Pot (6-7′)

Acoma Crape MyrtleLagerstroemia indica x fauriei ‘Acoma’Plant DetailsUSDA Plant Hardiness Zones:6a-9b Find Your Zone Plant Type: Deciduous Flowering Tree, Fauriei HybridHeight at Maturity: 6-10′Width at Maturity: 6-10′Spacing:6′ for solid hedge; 12’ for space between plantsGrowth Habit / Form: Upright, Broad Canopy, Rounded Canopy, Weeping BranchesGrowth Rate: Moderate to Fast Flower Color: WhiteFlowering Period: Mid-Summer, Late Summer, Early FallFlower Type: Single flowers in large rounded to elongated clustersFragrant Flowers: NoFoliage Color:DarkGreenFall Foliage Color: Reddish PurpleFragrant Foliage: NoBark Color: Grey Sun Needs: Full Sun or Mostly SunWater Needs:Average, low when establishedSoil Type:Clay, Loam, Sand, SiltSoil Drainage: Well DrainedSoil pH: 5.0 – 6.5 Maintenance / Care: LowAttracts: Visual AttentionResistances: Deer, Disease, Moderate Drought, Heat, HumidityDescriptionWhen it comes to flowering trees, there’s simply no others more showy than Crape Myrtles. They bloom for up to 100 days during summer, when there are few other trees and shrubs providing that service in the landscape. Colorful fall foliage and attractive exfoliating bark in winter enhance their overall appeal. It’s no wonder they are so wildly popular among designers and gardeners!‘Acoma’ is a “Fauriei Hybrid” Crape Myrtle of pristine beauty with a gentle weeping habit. Throughout the summer months, the lustrous, glossy, dark green leaves on weeping branches provide a crisp backdrop for the snowy white flowers, a cooling counterpoint to the boisterous heat of summer. Grow it as a large, mounding shrub with branches weeping to the ground, or remove lower branches to form a distinctive small tree that serves as a fine focal point specimen in your landscape. This beauty deserves a spot in every garden where it will grow!No more problems with powdery mildew! ‘Acoma’ is one of the esteemed Fauriei Hybrid Crape Myrtles that is totally resistant to powdery mildew; an unsightly disease which shows up during summer as a white powdery substance covering the leaves on many other types of crape myrtle. Landscape & Garden UsesGrowing to 6 to 10 feet tall and 6 to 10 feet or so wide with a weeping habit, Acoma Crape Myrtle can be grown as a large shrub or small tree. As a shrub it is is ideal for use as a specimen, in groupings or as a colorful natural hedge. As this crape myrtle grows, lower branches can be removed to desired height to forma small weeping tree useful as an attractive focal point specimen in landscape borders or home foundation planting. Whether planted as a specimen or in groupings, this is one plant that is sure to stand out in the landscape!Spacing: 6 feet apart for solid hedge; 12 feet or more for space between plantsNote:For our customers who live and garden north of USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6a, where this Crape Myrtle variety is not reliably winter hardy, you’ll be happy to know it can be grown in containers that can be brought indoors during winter and placed back outside when temperatures warm up in spring. Growing PreferencesAcoma Crape Myrtle is very easy to grow. It is not picky about soil type provided the soil is well-drained. A moist but well-drained soil of average fertility is preferred. Full sun is preferred and results in heavier flower production. Light shade is tolerated but flowering will be diminished in more shade. Has shown excellent resistance to powdery mildew and is quite drought tolerant when established. Helpful ArticlesClick on a link below to find helpful advice from our experts on how to plant and care for Crape Myrtle trees.How To Plant A Crape Myrtle In The Ground Or In A PotHow To Prune a Crape Myrtle Tree the Right WayHow To Fertilize & Water A Crape MyrtleHow To Prune a Dwarf Crape MyrtleChoosing the Right Crape MyrtlePlant Long & Prosper!Meet The Wilson Brothers & StaffQuestions?Contact Us! Reviews There are no reviews yet. Be the first to review “Acoma Weeping White Crape Myrtle – 7 Gallon Pot (6-7′)” Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Your rating * Rate… Perfect Good Average Not that bad Very poor Your review *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.