Variegated Box Elder

Developed in the Netherlands in the mid-1970s, Acer negundo Flamingo, or Variegated Box Elder, has pretty young foliage that emerges with a wide, soft pink margin and eventually turns white. Hard pruning during the winter encourages the best display of foliage when buds burst the following spring.

Like its parent, the Box Elder, Acer negundo flamingo is resistant to the perils of Honey fungus and is, therefore, a useful selection for any garden where this has been a problem. A versatile tree that is tolerant of all soil conditions, it performs particularly well on heavy clay soils and can withstand some waterlogging, so it is useful for waterside planting.

Like its parent, it is tolerant of air pollution and soil compaction. Unlike some other variegated trees, Acer negundo Flamingo does not experience much physical damage from high winds during the spring and summer seasons. Thus, it is an extremely wise selection of variegated trees for gardens that do experience exposure to wind.

This medium-sized, round-headed tree is perfect for adding a dash of colour to your garden in the springtime!

Mature height: 7-12m

Common names

Variegated Box Elder

Height of tree

7-12m

Soil type

Well drained, Will tolerate most soil types

Shape

Oval

Foliage Colour

Variegated

Looks good in

Spring

Location

Garden, Parkland

Genus

Acer