Acoma Crape Myrtle is a compact upright spreading deciduous shrub with grey exfoliating bark. The dark green foliage turns dull red to purplish-red in fall. The large panicles of crinkled white flowers bloom on new wood through summer into fall. Best color in full sun and rich well-drained soil. Acoma is resistant to powdery mildew.
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 Height:  | 
 2' - 10'  | 
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 Spread:  | 
 2’ - 10'  | 
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 Spacing:  | 
 8'  | 
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 USDA Hardiness Zone:  | 
 6 - 9  | 
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 Bloom Color:  | 
 White  | 
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Water Regularly.  Prune back in spring before bloom to promote flowers.  It can be susceptible to leaf spot and powdery mildew.  Watch for aphids and scale.   
LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Urban Gardens, Foundational Planting, and Hedges.
COMPANION PLANTS: Hibiscus, Butterfly Bush, Magnolia
IMAGE: Photo by David J. Stang, Lagerstroemia x fauriei Acoma 2zz, CC BY-SA 4.0