Growing Conditions & Care:

• Appearance: Features masses of pure white, crinkled flowers on drooping, semi-pendulous branches throughout summer.
• Seasonal Interest: Dark green foliage transforms into vibrant burgundy, orange, and red tones in autumn, followed by smooth, exfoliating bark that adds visual interest in winter.
• Resilience: ‘Acoma’ is highly resistant to powdery mildew. It is also drought-tolerant once established and thrives in hot, sunny positions.
• Maintenance: Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Pruning in late winter helps to maintain shape, remove suckers, and encourage better blooming.
• Wildlife: The blooms attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Uses In The Garden:

• Small Garden Feature Tree: With a height of 3-3.5m and a 3-3.5m spread, ‘Acoma’ is ideal for small gardens, courtyards, and patios.
• Container Gardening: Its dwarf, manageable size makes it an excellent choice for growing in large pots, adding elegance to patios or decks.
• Flowering Screens and Hedges: Its cascading, multi-stemmed habit makes it perfect for planting as a low screen, informal hedge, or to frame a lawn or pathway.
• Mass Planting: Planting ‘Acoma’ in groups (e.g., 5-7 plants) creates a “white waterfall” effect, ideal for long borders.
• Modern and Traditional Landscaping: ‘Acoma’s’ clean, sculptural look suits modern designs, while its soft flowers complement informal cottage gardens.
• Avenue/Driveway Planting: Their consistent, moderate growth makes them effective for lining driveways, creating a white canopy in summer.
• Espalier: The plant can be trained against walls to provide an attractive floral feature in confined areas.