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Flamingo Boxelder

Acer negundo 'Flamingo'

Overview

Flamingo Boxelder is an amazing and eye-catching tree variety that adds a unique flair to any garden. It’s an elegant and graceful accent tree, with striking, feathery, pink and white foliage and bright pink seedpods in the Autumn. Its heart-shaped leaves are also great for wildlife and provide a natural habitat for birds. In addition to its ornamental beauty, this fast-growing and hardy tree is also quite tough and resistant to disease, pests, and drought. Perfect for small gardens, containers, and street trees, this stunning tree is sure to add a playful and vibrant touch to any outdoor space.

Care Guide

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Watering

Average

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Light

full sun, part sun/part shade.

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Soil

Sandy Loamy Clay

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Temperature

Hardiness zone 6–6.

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Pruning

Best pruned in March, April, May.

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Propagation

Air Layering Propagation, Grafting Propagation, Cutting, Division, Seed Propagation

Diseases & Pests

Common pests: Anthracnose, Canker, sap rot, Mildew, Stem borer insects, Drought resistant .

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