Botanical Name: Common Names:
Lagerstroemia indica fauriei Acoma White Crepe Myrtle,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs, Trees Broad Domed, Spreading
Description:
A pure white flowering form of Crepe Myrtle that is mildew resistant. A moderate grower to around 3m x 3m, with arching pendulous branches. They can sometimes be grafted as a weeping standard or trained up as one. Younger foliage can be tinged bronze that then turns dark green with dark purple to red autumn tones.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Feature, Formal Garden, Mass Planting, Topiary / Espalier, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Aphids, Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Lythraceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Burgundy, Green, Purple, Red
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: High
Wind: High