Acer negundo 'Flamingo' (v)
box elder 'Flamingo'
A vigorous deciduous tree with pinnate green leaves and broad pink margins which turn pink. The young leaf stems are red. Flowers are greenish yellow. Yellow autumn colour. The bare branches show off pale grey stems in winter
Size
Ultimate height
4鈥�8 metresTime to ultimate height
5鈥�10 yearsUltimate spread
4鈥�8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well鈥揹rained, 奥别濒濒鈥揹谤补颈苍别诲pH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red | Green Yellow | Green Pink | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White Green | |||
| Autumn | Yellow | |||
| Winter | Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East鈥揻acing or North鈥揻acing or South鈥揻acing or 奥别蝉迟鈥揻补肠颈苍驳
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Sapindaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Acer can be deciduous trees or large shrubs with paired, often palmately-lobed leaves and small flowers followed by characteristic winged fruits. Many have fine autumn colour, and some have ornamental stems
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a moist but well-drained soil
Propagation
Propagate by seed or grafting
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to Acer gall mite, aphids, caterpillars and horse chestnut scale
Diseases
May be susceptible to Verticillium wilt, Acer leaf scorch and honey fungus
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