Acer negundo 'Flamingo'
Flamingo Box Elder
Description
This deciduous tree can rapidly reach 30'-35' high and wide. The leaves have 3 to 5 lobes, white & green variegation with hints of pink. Foliage turns gold in fall. Blooms are inconspicuous. "Flamingo' prefers regular watering and more during hot summer months. It prefers full to part sun with well draining soil. Fertilize in spring. Prune in winter.
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
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Unparticular
Soil Condition
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Water Garden, Wetlands, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Specimen, Standard, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Lawn, Patio, Park
Special Uses
Shade Tree
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.