Lagerstroemia x 'Acoma'
Acoma Crapemyrtle
Common Name: Crapemyrtle CULTIVAR: 'Acoma'
Habit and Size: spreading, 12 feet tall
Identification:
  • Flower Color: white
  • Bark Color: gray-brown
  • Autumn Color: purple-red
'Acoma' was introduced by the U.S. National Arboretum and reaches a height of 10-14 feet, similar in size to 'Tonto'. Weeping/cascading type of growth habit. White flowers appear in mid to late-June and last around 90 days. Powdery mildew resistance is good. Some years, leaf spot is observed on this cultivar – defoliation is not a problem. Light-gray bark exfoliates as plant nears maturity. Good cold hardiness.
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Acoma Crapemyrtle form Acoma Crapemyrtle flowers