Crepe Myrtle Acoma in Perth — White Flowering Beauty for Small Gardens
 
The Crepe Myrtle Acoma (Lagerstroemia indica 'Acoma') is one of the most popular compact crepe myrtle varieties available in Perth — and one of the best choices for smaller Perth gardens where space is limited but a stunning flower display is still wanted. With masses of pure white flowers in summer, attractive peeling bark, and excellent powdery mildew resistance, it's a tough and beautiful small deciduous tree that performs reliably in Perth's climate.
 
A Compact Crepe Myrtle Built for Perth
 
The Acoma is a smaller variety than the popular Natchez, reaching just 3 metres tall and 3 metres wide at maturity — making it ideal for Perth suburban gardens, courtyards, hedge plantings, and large containers where a full-sized crepe myrtle would be too large. Its spreading, rounded growth habit gives it an elegant, graceful form that looks attractive even when not in flower.
Perth's warm, sunny climate is ideal for crepe myrtles, and the Acoma thrives in WA conditions — loving the heat, handling dry summers well once established, and producing increasingly impressive flower displays as it matures each year.
 
Spectacular White Summer Flowers
 
In summer the Acoma produces abundant clusters of pure white crepe-textured flowers that cover the tree in a spectacular display — providing months of colour through Perth's warmest season. The flowers are followed by attractive seed capsules and beautiful peeling bark that adds year-round visual interest, revealing smooth tones of grey and cream beneath.
 
Key Features at a Glance
Mature height: 3 metres
Mature width: 3 metres
Aspect: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained soils; adapts well to Perth's sandy soils
Deciduous: Yes — attractive autumn colour before leaf drop
Flowers: Pure white, summer
Powdery mildew resistant: Yes — a significant advantage over older varieties
Best suited to: Small Perth gardens, courtyards, hedge planting, feature planting, large containers
 
Growing Crepe Myrtle Acoma in Perth
Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. The Acoma loves Perth's heat and performs best in a full sun position — the more sun it receives the better the flower display. Water regularly while establishing, then reduce once settled in as it becomes quite drought tolerant.
Winter pruning encourages the production of larger flower heads the following summer — prune back the previous season's growth in late winter before new growth begins. Avoid heavy topping cuts which can disfigure the natural shape — light selective pruning gives the best results.
 
Best Suited To
Small Perth suburban gardens — compact size suits narrow spaces
Courtyard and patio feature planting
Hedge planting along boundaries in Perth gardens
Large pots and containers on patios and balconies
Anyone wanting a white flowering small tree for a Perth garden
 
Order Your Crepe Myrtle Acoma Online
 
Perth Trees Direct delivers healthy, established Crepe Myrtle Acoma trees direct to your door across the Perth metro area. Professional planting and installation can be added using the dropdown above. Contact us at info@perthtreesdirect.com.au if you have any questions.