Box Elder (Acer negundo 'Flamingo') | Trees | Plants

Box Elder

Acer negundo 'Flamingo'

Common Name: Box Elder
Genus: Acer
Species: negundo
Cultivar: 'Flamingo'

The Latin translation of the word, Acer refers to the texture and strength of the wood that plants in this Genus produce.

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Category: Trees

Height: 10.00 m (1000 cm)
Spread: 10.00 m (1000 cm)

Hardiness: Hardy
Growth Rate: Average
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage Colour: Green, Cream, Pink
Sun/Shade: Full sun or Partial shade
Soil Type: Normal/Loam or Sandy/Light
Soil Moisture: Moist, but well drained
Features: Has interesting foliage

Acer negundo ‘Flamingo’ can be grown as a tree or a shrub. If you decide to grow it as a shrub it is best to prune it hard every spring. The young leaves of Acer negundo ‘Flamingo’ are tinged light pink, maturing to variegated green and white. The best foliage is produced if some shelter from strong winds is provided.