Acoma Crape Myrtle

About this plant

Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Acoma' is a stunning deciduous shrub, celebrated for its prolific clusters of pure white, crinkled flowers that bring a touch of ethereal beauty to any landscape. Developed for its exceptional resistance to powdery mildew, 'Acoma' ensures a season of unblemished beauty, making it a reliable and low-maintenance choice for discerning gardeners. This cultivar features an attractive weeping form, with branches gracefully arching under the weight of its abundant summer blossoms. Its compact size makes it perfect for smaller gardens, containers, or as a foundational planting, offering year-round appeal with its exfoliating bark in winter. 'Acoma' is an ideal specimen plant, a charming border accent, or can be massed for a breathtaking summer display. Its crisp white flowers offer a refreshing contrast in the summer garden and attract a variety of beneficial pollinators.

Installation timing

When we're in season, outside of the winter months, our goal is to get your plants installed within about two weeks. That window gives us enough time to secure your plants from our supplier and find a spot on the schedule. Throughout the process we stay in touch through notifications and your existing client portal on the main A Cut Above website, which is separate from this landscaping plants shop.

Care & maintenance

Requires minimal pruning; remove spent flowers to encourage new blooms and lightly prune in late winter to shape. Tolerant of urban conditions once established. Fertilize in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer.

Watering suggestions

Proper watering is the single most important factor in your plant's survival after installation. Newly installed plants have a limited root system and rely on you for consistent moisture while they establish.

• First 2 weeks: Water deeply every day (or every other day in cooler, wet weather), soaking the root ball and surrounding soil.
• Weeks 3–12: Water deeply 2–3 times per week, adjusting for rain, heat, and soil drainage.
• After establishment: Water deeply about once a week during the growing season, and more often in extreme heat or drought.
• How to check: Stick a finger 2–3 inches into the soil near the roots — if it's dry, it's time to water. Deep, less-frequent watering encourages strong roots; shallow daily sprinkles do not.
• Avoid: Overwatering (soggy, waterlogged soil) is just as harmful as underwatering and can drown roots.

Watering needs vary by plant, season, soil, and exposure. Because proper watering is the customer's responsibility after installation, please make sure you understand and can follow these suggestions before ordering.

Good to know: plants and trees purchased from and installed by A Cut Above include a one-year limited warranty from the date of installation. Because plant survival depends heavily on proper watering and care after installation, losses caused by improper care, neglect, animal or chemical damage, or extreme weather are not covered, and we must be given the chance to inspect a struggling plant before it's removed or replaced. Coverage is one replacement per plant. Read our warranty info.