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Acer negundo 'Flamingo'

Flamingo Box Elder

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer:

 

Description

This deciduous cultivar tree has a rapid growth rate; it can reach 30'-50' high and 20'-40' wide. The leaves have 3 to 5 lobes, white & green variegation with hints of pink. "Flamingo' requires moderate to regular water. It needs some shade in warmer areas, or suffers leaf burn.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

25-40'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Light Green, Pink, White, Variegated

Bark Color

Brown

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist, Dry

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Design Styles

Wetlands

Accenting Features

Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Background, Lawn, Park

Special Uses

Screen, Wind Break, Shade Tree

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.