White Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia indica fauriei 'Acoma'

Lagerstroemia 'Acoma' is a stunning pure white flowering Crepe Myrtle that stands apart from the crowd with its graceful arching pendulous branches and exceptional mildew resistance. From summer through to autumn, masses of pure white flowers cascade from the arching stems, creating a breathtaking display that lights up the garden. Younger foliage emerges with a beautiful bronze tinge before maturing to dark green, then transitions to rich dark purple and red tones in autumn, delivering four seasons of genuine interest. Growing to approximately 3m high and 3m wide, 'Acoma' is a moderate grower with a broad, domed, spreading habit that suits feature planting, formal gardens, and large containers.

Highly frost and wind tolerant, 'Acoma' is one of the toughest Crepe Myrtles available and performs reliably in a wide range of Australian garden conditions. It can be grown as a multi-stemmed shrub, trained as a small tree, or grafted as a weeping standard for a dramatic formal effect. Keep moist during dry periods and mulch well for best results.

Key Features:

• Soil: Prefers loam, sandy, and well-drained soils. Avoid heavy, waterlogged conditions.
• Light: Thrives in full sun to semi shade. Full sun produces the best flowering performance.
• Watering: Keep moist during dry periods, particularly through summer when the plant is in flower. Once established, water requirements are moderate and the plant develops reasonable drought tolerance.
• Fertiliser: Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth and prolific flowering. Avoid excessive nitrogen which can promote foliage at the expense of flowers.
• Maintenance: Low maintenance overall. Mulch well around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune in late winter before new growth begins to shape the plant and encourage vigorous flowering stems for the coming season.
• Flowering: Pure white flowers appear from summer through to autumn on graceful arching pendulous branches. Mildew resistant for reliable performance season after season.

For the most dramatic effect, train 'Acoma' as a weeping standard by selecting a single strong leader and staking it to the desired height before allowing the branches to cascade naturally. This creates a stunning focal point in a formal garden or large container that is truly show-stopping when in full white flower through summer.

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