Lagerstroemia fauriei x indica – Acoma

Description

Lagerstroemia fauriei x indica – Acoma

HEIGHT: 3.0m

WIDTH: 3.0m

*height & width at maturity

FORM: Compact shrub-like.

FOLIAGE: Foliage is bronze-green changing to reds and purples in Autumn. 

FLOWERS: Frilly white flowers in abundance during Summer and Autumn.

DESCRIPTION: This Crepe myrtle is distinctive in its semi-weeping, semi dwarf compact shrub-like growth habit. It produces frilly white flowers in abundance during Summer and Autumn. Foliage is bronze-green changing to reds and purples in Autumn. Also has attractive mottled bark on the trunk. This variety is mildew resistant.

LANDSCAPE USES: Feature

 TOLERANCES: Prefers well drained rich soil in a sunny position.

TREE CARE: Plant in a well drained and well worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep soil moist until tree is established. Fertilize when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune tree when planting to encourage new growth.