Lagerstroemia Acoma (Crape Myrtle)
2007 Plant of Merit
From mid-summer to early fall, this deciduous, low-spreading crape myrtle produces a spectacular non-stop bloom of crinkly, crepe-papery, white flowers clustered in dense 7-inch panicles. Reddish-purple fall foliage color is an additional bonus. Although plants may die to the ground in harsh winters with roots surviving, many gardeners automatically trim stems to 8-12 inches in early spring each year to maintain plant growth to a compact 3-4 feet tall. Acoma can grow 2 to 10 feet tall and spread 2 to 10 feet