Botanical Name: Acer negundo 'Flamingo'
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Common Name: Flamingo Box Elder  
Plant photo of: Acer negundo 'Flamingo'
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

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

Average, 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

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

This is a selection of variegated boxelder. The leaves have 3 to 5 lobes, and are variegated white and green with hints of pink. Foliage turns gold in fall. Blooms are inconspicuous. Because of the leaf coloration, Flamingo prefers regular watering during hot summer months and late day shade to protect the white in the foliage from burning. It can grow 25 to 35 feet tall and nearly as wide.
Prefers well drained soil. Due to the leaf coloration, it's best to provide some mid or late day shade to avoid scorching. Prune selectively to shape or control size, but avoid shearing (see Guides).