Acer × conspicuum
'Red Flamingo'
maple Red Flamingo
Family |
Sapindaceae |
Genus |
Acer |
Species |
× conspicuum |
Cultivar |
'Red Flamingo' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Tree (deciduous), Tree (evergreen) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
7 - 8 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
7b |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H5 |
Temperature (°C) |
(-15) - (-10) |
Temperature (°F) |
14 - 23 |
Height |
4 - 8 m |
Spread |
4 - 8 m |
Cultivation |
Requires free-draining, fertile soil and shelter from drying winds in sun or partial shade. |
Shape |
Bushy. |
Growth |
Slow |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Notable Specimens |
Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. |
Propagation |
Can only be propagated by vegetative means, such as hardwood cuttings or grafting. |