Acer negundo 'Flamingo'Boxelder Maple Tree

The Acer negundo 'Flamingo', or Boxelder Maple, is a striking deciduous tree valued for its unique variegated foliage. Its green leaves are edged with creamy white and often flushed with pink on new growth, creating a vibrant display throughout the growing season. Reaching a height of 5 to 7 metres, it has a rounded canopy that provides light shade, making it an attractive choice for gardens, parks, and urban landscapes.

Hardy and adaptable, the Flamingo Boxelder Maple thrives in various soil types and climates, offering both ornamental beauty and ease of care.

Specifications

• Height5 to 7 metres
• Width4 to 6 metres
• Native toNorth America (cultivar selection)
• FoliageGreen leaves with creamy white edges and pink new growth; deciduous
• Growth rateFast

Conditions

• SoilPrefers well-drained, fertile soil; tolerates sandy, loamy, or clay types
• LightFull sun to partial shade
• WaterModerate; drought-tolerant once established
• ClimateThrives in temperate and subtropical regions

Additional Features

• FormRounded, spreading canopy with attractive variegated foliage
• UsesIdeal for feature planting, light shade, and urban landscapes
• SpacingPlant 4 to 6 metres apart for individual growth or grouping
• Low MaintenanceRequires occasional pruning to shape and remove suckers
• Pest ResistanceHardy but may need monitoring for aphids or scale insects
• Seasonal AppealPink-tinged new growth in spring; creamy variegation through summer
• VersatilitySuitable for residential gardens, streetscapes, and parks

The Flamingo Boxelder Maple is a fast-growing and decorative tree, perfect for adding vibrant foliage and soft shade to gardens and landscapes.