Lagerstroemia 'Acoma' /Acoma Crape Myrtle

One of the best of the white crape myrtles that is of medium height with a relatively broad spread
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Scientific Name:	Lagerstroemia 'Acoma'
Common Name:	Acoma Crape Myrtle
Plant Type:	Deciduous
Hardiness Zone:	7, 8, 9 Determine Your Zone
Height:	8-10 feet
Spread:	5 - 10 feet
Bloom time:	Summer
Flower color:	White
Light Exposure:	Sun, Part Sun
Drainage:	Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:	Moderate
Water Requirement:	Medium
Maintenance Level:	Low
Susceptible to insects and diseases:	Yes

Comments:	Outstanding hybrid as a small tree. Those with faurie genes, as is this one, have larger leaves and generally have cinnamon brown exfoliating bark. They are less prone to leaf spot, powdery mildew disease and reportedly more resistant to crape myrtle aphids.