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Acoma crape myrtle trees thrive in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 7b through 9. Plant this small tree in a site that gets full sun to encourage maximum flowering. It isn't picky about soil types and can grow happily in any type of soil from a heavy loam to clay. It accepts a soil pH of 5.0–6.5.
- How fast do Acoma crape myrtles grow?
- How tall do Acoma crape myrtles grow?
- Can you root a crepe myrtle in water?
- How tall do myrtles get?
- Are crepe myrtles messy?
- What color is Tuscarora crape myrtle?
- How big does a black diamond crape myrtle get?
- What color is Sioux crape myrtle?
- What happens if you don't prune crepe myrtles?
- What month do you prune crepe myrtle trees?
- How much can you prune a crape myrtle?
How fast do Acoma crape myrtles grow?
These white crape myrtles produce 6” to 12” clusters of white flowers that can last for many weeks or even months.
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Description.
| Bloom Color: | White |
|---|---|
| Genus & Species: | Lagerstroemia indica x faueri 'Acoma' |
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
| Mature Height: | 6 to 8 ft. |
| Mature Spread: | 6 to 8 ft. |
How tall do Acoma crape myrtles grow?
Moderate growing; reaches 6 to 7 ft. tall and wide. This smaller new Crape Myrtle thinks it's a shrub. It is small enough to fit easily into the tiniest city garden or courtyard.
Can you root a crepe myrtle in water?
Crape myrtle shoots root well under a variety of indoor and outdoor conditions, although it's not possible to root crape myrtle cuttings in water. For most home gardeners, it's best to root crape myrtle cuttings in pots so you can better control the growing conditions.
How tall do myrtles get?
Dwarf varieties only grow to a height of 4 feet or less. Semi-Dwarf varieties grow 4 to 8 feet tall. Large or Tree Crapemyrtle reaches a height of 10 to 20 feet.
Are crepe myrtles messy?
Crape myrtles also require pruning to promote the new growth needed for blooming, to reveal the bark, and to keep the shrub or tree tidy. Moreover, with its flowers, leaves and peeling bark, crape myrtles can be messy to care for. Be prepared for plenty of raking and clean-up.
What color is Tuscarora crape myrtle?
A small deciduous tree that produces a profusion of crepe-like coral-pink flower clusters.
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Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Tuscarora'
| Botanical Pronunciation | la-ger-STRE-mee-a IN-dih-kuh fa-ru-EE-i |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
How big does a black diamond crape myrtle get?
One of several planted along a fence line in a rural landscape on Hotz Road near Thomaston, this black diamond Crimson Red crape myrtle is a shrub size that can get as large as 8-12 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide.
What color is Sioux crape myrtle?
The blossoms are an attractive mid-pink – a softer color than many other Crape Myrtles, The summer foliage is glossy and a rich, dark green color, free of the disfiguring white growth of powdery mildew. In fall the leaves put on a spectacular display in rich shades of deep red and purple.
What happens if you don't prune crepe myrtles?
Flowers are not the only virtue of this tree. Many varieties have beautiful bark and growth habits that can be enjoyed all year if trees are not heavily pruned. This unsightly, ugly pruning known as crape murder is not recommended. Once it's done, it ruins the tree's graceful natural shape for the rest of its life.
What month do you prune crepe myrtle trees?
If you do choose to prune your crepe myrtles, pruning should take place in mid-February to avoid winter injury. Pruning should be done only to shape the tree; not to severely control plant height. Pruning is also not necessary for blooming.
How much can you prune a crape myrtle?
Crape myrtles have the potential to be wonderful small trees if they aren't chopped to their knees annually. Luckily, crape myrtles are resilient and can tolerate the topping or shearing that some folks insist on giving them. Here are the downsides to pruning a crape myrtle back to an ugly 3- to 4-foot nub every year.
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