Acer negundo 'Flamingo' - STD 16-18 CM CONT

Description
The Box elder 'Flamingo' (Acer negundo) is a bushy, broad, large shrub that produces creamy white flowers arranged in clusters. They appear in April. The Box elder 'Flamingo' also has pinnate, green leaves with a white-pink edge. The pink-coloured shoots are also an interesting sight. In a sunny location, it usually reaches a height of around 7 metres and is around 6 metres wide. The Box elder 'Flamingo' makes no particular demands on the soil.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Acer negundo subsp. angustifolium, Acer negundo f. versicolor.

Bulletpoints
* light green shoots * pink shoots * resistant to urban climates, cannot be built over, trunk protection recommended

leaves
The deciduous leaves of Box elder 'Flamingo' are green, pinnate, opposite and have a white-pink margin. Pink-coloured shoots.

Spread
Netherlands.

Frost hardiness
The Box elder 'Flamingo' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, broad.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil
No special requirements.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Cut and saw wounds as well as broken branches should be treated with a wound sealant as soon as possible to prevent pathogens from entering the plant.

Flower
The creamy white flowers of the Box elder 'Flamingo' appear in clusters in April.

Use
Solitary, group planting

Shoots
The shoots of Acer negundo 'Flamingo' are light green.

Root
Acer negundo 'Flamingo' is a deep-rooting plant.