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Acer negundo 'Flamingo'

Also Known As

  • Flamingo Maple

Plant type

tree

size

  • H: 20'-40'
  • W: 20'-35'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Acer negundo 'Flamingo' plant details

Acer negundo 'Flamingo' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous tree with green, variegated and white foliage. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Acer negundo 'Flamingo'

Plant type: tree
Plant family: sapindaceae
Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
Mature size: 20 FT - 35 FT - wide, 20 FT - 40 FT - tall
Uses: fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Acer negundo 'Flamingo'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Attractive as it is unusual, this 30-50' tree puts on a show in spring with new growth delightfully marked in pink and white. Remaining beautiful all summer with its handsome green foliage variegated in creamy-white, a lovely orange-yellow colors its leaves in autumn; although it looks delicate, this tree can handle drought, wet feet, clay and air pollution. S-PSh/M-W
A small rounded tree with white and green variegated foliage. The new growth has bright pink added to the variegation. Fall color is greenish yellow. Growth Rate fast
Fast growing rounded oval shape, green-white leaves with pink new growth, seedless. Hardy zones 5-8.
This cultivar stays reasonably small: under 30'. The variegation which in spring is a clear pink and white, reverts to green and white later in the summer; the branches are a grey green. zone 4

Gardening facts about Acer negundo 'Flamingo' plant

How to Grow Acer negundo 'Flamingo'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • birds
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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