Flamingo Box Elder

Acer Negundo 'Flamingo'

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Overview

Acer negundo 'Flamingo' is a stunning variegated cultivar of the Box Elder, known for its striking pink-tinged foliage in spring, maturing to a cream and green palette. A deciduous, medium-sized tree, reaching up to 20-25 feet in height and 15-20 feet in spread. Prefers well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade. Adds a splash of color to any landscape, best used as a focal point or for contrast. Hardy in USDA zones 4-8.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–9Climate Alpine, Temperate

Flamingo Box Elder (Acer Negundo 'Flamingo') — Acer negundo 'Flamingo' is a stunning variegated cultivar of the Box Elder

Flamingo Box Elder (Acer Negundo 'Flamingo') — known for its striking pink-tinged foliage in spring

Flamingo Box Elder (Acer Negundo 'Flamingo') — maturing to a cream and green palette

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 3–9

Shape & size

Mature height: 30–50 Ft.
Mature width: 25–35 Ft.

Classification

Family: Sapindaceae
Climate: Alpine, Temperate

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Flamingo Box Elder (Acer Negundo 'Flamingo') — Acer negundo 'Flamingo' is a stunning variegated cultivar of the Box Elder

Flamingo Box Elder (Acer Negundo 'Flamingo') — known for its striking pink-tinged foliage in spring

Flamingo Box Elder (Acer Negundo 'Flamingo') — maturing to a cream and green palette

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