Maple Boxelder 'Flamingo'
Categories
Trees- a fast-growing, medium-sized, deciduous tree
- easily grown in average, medium to wet soil
- tolerates wide range of soils including poor dry soils
- could be used as a shade tree in a difficult part of the landscape
- foliage emerges pink and matures to green with white variegation
- prefers full sun location with some part afternoon shade in hot summer climates
- fall color is orange/yellow
- tolerates drought, clay soil, wet soil, air pollution
- not tolerant of full shade and/or windy locations
Specifications
- Botanical Name: Acer negundo 'Flamingo'
- Common Name: Box Elder Flamingo, Ash-Leaf Maple
- Flower Color: Greenish-yellow clusters(female), insignificant
- Height: 30 - 50 feet
- Width: 25 - 35 feet
- Season of Bloom: Spring (female)
- Light Preference: Full sun to part shade
- Hardiness Zone: 3 - 9
