Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Acoma'

Common Name: Acoma Crape Myrtle

Description: The Acoma Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica x L. fauriei 'Acoma') is a deciduous, multi-stemmed shrub renowned for its abundant white flowers and attractive bark. This cultivar exhibits a low-spreading, semi-pendulous habit, making it an excellent choice for gardens in Melbourne, Australia. During summer, it produces pure white, crinkled flowers with prominent golden anthers in pendulous clusters, providing a striking contrast against the dark green, glossy foliage. In autumn, the leaves transition to a rich purplish-red, adding seasonal interest. The bark exfoliates to reveal a light greyish-brown underbark, offering winter appeal. 'Acoma' thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, demonstrating excellent resistance to powdery mildew and adaptability to various soil types. Its moderate growth rate and compact size make it suitable for small gardens, large containers, or as a specimen plant. Regular pruning in winter encourages larger flower heads in the following summer. 

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: Approximately 3 metres
• Width: Approximately 3 metres

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• White

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Disease Resistant
• Drought Tolerant
• Bee Attracting
• Suitable for Hedging
• Attractive Bark

Toxicity: No known toxicity to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Lavender (Lavandula spp.)
• Salvia (Salvia spp.)
• Russian Sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia)
• Coneflower (Echinacea spp.)
• Daylily (Hemerocallis spp.)

For more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public via the following link. 

Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Acoma'