Plant field guide
Crepe Myrtle (Acoma)
Unique semi-weeping crape myrtle with cascading branches covered in white flower clusters. Compact form with graceful pendulous habit makes it perfect for accent plantings. Red fall foliage.
Growing requirements
- Scientific name
- Lagerstroemia 'Acoma'
- Sun
- full sun
- Water
- low
- Height
- 60 in (152 cm) – 96 in (244 cm)
- Spread
- 60 in (152 cm) – 96 in (244 cm)
- Spacing
- Not recorded
- Hardiness zones & minimum temperature
- USDA 6–9; average annual extreme minimum from -10°F (-23.3°C). Hardiness does not predict local frost dates.
- Difficulty
- easy
Planting & seasonal timing
Northern Hemisphere planting months: not yet verified in our database.
Northern Hemisphere pruning months: February, March.
For the Southern Hemisphere, these seasonal windows shift approximately six months. Check your local frost forecast, soil temperature, and species requirements; calendar months are not a guarantee of planting safety.
Distinctive weeping form unlike most crape myrtles. Outstanding mildew resistance. National Arboretum introduction. Great for patios and courtyards.
Pruning
Light pruning to shape. Preserve weeping habit. Remove suckers.
Fertilizer
Balanced slow-release
Early spring
Mulch
2-3 inches of organic mulch.