crape myrtle
Lagerstroemia 'Acoma'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Air Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Cutting,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
6 - 9
Flowers:
White Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia 'Acoma') thrives in full sun and should be watered once a week. During the summer months, water thoroughly when the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry. During the winter months, water less frequently, only when the soil is completely dry. Make sure to water deeply to ensure the root system is fully hydrated. Also be sure to check the soil moisture regularly to prevent underwatering, as this can severely damage the plant.
sunlight
Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia 'Acoma') requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal growth and flowering. Try to position the plant in an area of your garden where it will receive sunlight from early morning until late afternoon. Full sun is best, but partial shade in the hottest part of the day (generally from midday to late afternoon) should also be provided if possible. Avoid planting crape myrtle in shaded areas, as it may not bloom as strongly in such conditions.
pruning
To maximize the beauty of crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia 'Acoma'), pruning should be done in late winter or early spring before any new growth appears. This species of crape myrtle tends to flower on the new wood it produces, so pruning in the right season should still result in plentiful blooms. When pruning, remove any weak, crossing, damaged, or diseased branches that are rubbing against 1 another. Take care to not remove more than 1-third of the foliage or branches. Additionally, pruning should never remove more than 6 inches of branch growth in a single season.
