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Acoma Crepe Myrtle

Lagerstroemia 'Acoma'
$174.95 $218.95

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Acoma Crepe Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Acoma') is the crepe myrtle for gardens with no room for a crepe myrtle. It settles at about 3m tall and 3m wide, one of the smallest in the group, and holds its branches in a low arching sweep instead of the stiff upright vase most people picture. From early summer into autumn the branch tips fill with crinkled white flower heads. The roots are well behaved, so it can sit near a path or a courtyard wall without causing trouble later.

Why you'll love it

  • Genuinely small. About 3m by 3m, roughly half the spread of a Natchez. It fits a front garden or a large pot.
  • White flowers through the hottest months. The display runs from early summer into early autumn, when most gardens have gone quiet.
  • A weeping shape you rarely get this small. Arching branches give it movement, and the flowers hang at eye level.
  • Four seasons of interest. Summer flowers, autumn leaf colour, then smooth mottled trunks on bare winter branches.
  • Pet safe, bee friendly, non-invasive roots. Not toxic to cats or dogs, and safe to plant near paving.

Where it works best

Small gardens and courtyards. Choose this one when the space is 4m wide, not 10m. It still reads as a proper feature tree, and because it is deciduous it lets the winter light back in.

Repeated along a fence or drive. Space plants 2.5m to 3m apart so each canopy reaches full width and the weeping habit stays visible.

Pots and containers. Use a 400mm pot or a half barrel. Expect closer to 2m than 3m, which suits a balcony or a courtyard corner.

Growing Acoma Crepe Myrtle in Australia

Position and climate. Full sun, all day if possible, because flowering falls away in shade. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens and is frost hardy, so Canberra, Adelaide and the tablelands are fair ground. In the humid tropics flowering is unreliable and mildew persistent.

Soil. Tolerant of poor soil, not of wet feet. On clay, plant on a raised mound. Mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the trunk.

Water and feed. A deep soak weekly through the first two summers, after which it is genuinely drought tolerant. One complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is enough.

Pruning. Prune in late winter while it is bare. Thin the centre, remove crossing wood, and resist cutting every branch back to a stub. Flowers form on new spring growth.

What to expect when it arrives

It is grown in seven sizes: tube stock, 200mm packs of six, 250mm packs of three, single 300mm and 400mm pots, then 45L and 100L. The small sizes suit a repeated planting, since crepe myrtles establish fast. The 45L and 100L plants arrive with real trunk calliper and a formed head.

It is deciduous, so plants sent between late autumn and early spring arrive bare. That looks alarming and is completely normal, and buds break once the soil warms. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.

Plant care guides and related reading

Common questions

How big does Acoma actually get?

About 3m tall and 3m wide in an open garden, over roughly eight to ten years. In a pot, or in a cooler southern garden, it usually stops nearer 2m to 2.5m.

Will it flower in a cool climate garden?

Yes, given full sun. Flowering starts later than it does further north and the season is shorter, but the display is reliable through summer.

Can I keep it in a pot long term?

Yes. A 400mm pot with free draining mix will hold one for years. Water more often than a garden plant, feed each spring, and root prune every three or four years.

Plant details

Mature height3m
Mature width3m
PositionFull Sun, Partial Shade
Water needsModerate
Growth rateModerate
FoliageDeciduous
FlowersWhite
Native toCultivar or Hybrid
ClimateSubtropical, Warm Temperate, Cool Temperate, Mediterranean
ToleratesFrost Hardy, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant

Great for

Small GardensFeature PlantingPots & ContainersBorders & EdgingWeeping HabitAutumn ColourNon-Invasive RootsBee & Butterfly FriendlyPet FriendlyLow Maintenance

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Common questions about Acoma Crepe Myrtle

  • How tall does Acoma Crepe Myrtle grow?

    Acoma Crepe Myrtle reaches about 3m tall at maturity and about 3m wide.

  • Does Acoma Crepe Myrtle need full sun or shade?

    it grows best in full sun, partial shade.

  • How much water does Acoma Crepe Myrtle need?

    water needs are moderate.

  • How fast does Acoma Crepe Myrtle grow?

    it has a moderate growth rate.

  • Which Australian climates suit Acoma Crepe Myrtle?

    it suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, mediterranean climates and tolerates frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant, poor soil tolerant. Check the planting calendar for the best month in your region. Planting calendar

  • Is Acoma Crepe Myrtle safe around pets?

    Yes, Acoma Crepe Myrtle is listed as pet friendly.

  • What size will my Acoma Crepe Myrtle arrive at?

    Typically 20cm to 3.5m or more tall on arrival, depending on the size you choose. The size picker on this page shows the typical height under each size group. Heights vary with the season and the batch. Size guide

  • How is Acoma Crepe Myrtle delivered?

    Packed upright and delivered Australia wide. Freight is quoted at checkout with multiple freight companies and passed on at cost, and the grower confirms your plants before anything is booked. Most plant orders arrive within 3 to 7 business days of dispatch.

  • Is Acoma Crepe Myrtle covered by a guarantee?

    Yes. Every plant is covered by the 30 day healthy plant guarantee: if it arrives in poor shape, send a photo within 30 days and we sort it out with a replacement or a refund. Read the guarantee

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Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.7 / 5 from 14 reviews.

Arrived earlier than expected. Arrived healthy with no damage and the packaging was solid, and is doing great after planting. Keen to order more.

Vanessa B. 5/5

Acoma Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'Acoma'

If I am honest I feel a bit let down I am disappointed in the height and also felt some hints would have been helpful ie when should I fertilise give a drink of seaweed some notes on the age of the tree -total let down I was excited at buying a mature tree doesn’t live up to expectations Graeme

Graeme K. 3/5 Verified

Acoma Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'Acoma'

Store owner replied: Thanks for taking the time to write, Graeme. Acoma is a semi-dwarf crepe myrtle that grows broad, with arching branches, so it spreads as much as it climbs. A few tips: feed with a slow-release fertiliser in spring, a seaweed tonic every few weeks helps the roots settle, and water deeply through its first summer. It flowers on new growth, so any pruning is best done in winter. If any questions remain, email sales@nurserynearme.com.au with your order number. Emily

planted the Acoma crepe myrtle by my verandah for some colour and it looks amazing. the white flowers are so pretty. blooms like crazy and fits perfect in my small yard. love it

Jessica C. 5/5 Verified

Acoma Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'Acoma'

The plants were in great condition and the delivery driver was excellent. I was very scared though when I couldn't get anyone on the phone or return email for a week making me thinking I had lost my money on another online fraud case. Please, hire more staff to run your office!!!!!!

Belinda B. 4/5 Verified

Acoma Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'Acoma'

We ordered the Acoma Crepe Myrtle and were over-joyed and surprised what an advanced, bursting with blooms and healthy plant we received. Quick delivery. Everything was great! Thank you!!

Angela G. 5/5 Verified

Acoma Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'Acoma'

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Acoma Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'Acoma'

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Mature height

2m to 4m

Mature width

2m to 4m

Position

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water needs

Moderate

Growth rate

Moderate

Foliage

Deciduous

Flower colour

White

Climate

Subtropical, Warm Temperate, Cool Temperate, Mediterranean

Tolerates

Frost Hardy, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant

Great for

Small Gardens, Feature Planting, Pots & Containers, Borders & Edging

Spacing

-

Pet friendly

Yes
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