ACER 'Red Flamingo'

White-striped red bark. Young leaves mottled green and pink later turning dark green

Small

Pot size - 3 Litre - Click to view photo

Delivery Normally 3 - 5 days

Click & Collect Ready in 3 - 5 days

£35.00 each

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Good to know
Syn. A. x conspicuum 'Red Flamingo'. Sport of 'Silver Cardinal'
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, mites, scale insects, caterpillars, Verticillium wilt, leaf scorch, honey fungus
Place of origin
Garden origin. Selection found in WJ Hoofman Nurseries, The Netherlands
Deciduous
Shallowly and deeply lobed leaves. New foliage has light pink and white variegation. The pink colouring turns darker, contrasting with the white and green leaf colour
Fully hardy
Lobed
Height
6m (20ft)
Spread
6m (20ft)
Tree
Small, branching tree. Eyecatching red stems on young shoots and white striations on older bark
Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)
Spring Seasonal Interest
Summer Seasonal Interest
Winter Seasonal Interest
Fertile moist well-drained soil
Full sun
Shelter from cold, drying winds
Partial shade
Rounded to broadly columnar