Acer conspicuum 'Red Flamingo' - 40-60 CM C3

Description
The pink shoots are also an interesting sight.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * red shoots * attractive orange-red, yellow autumn colouring * suitable for containers * pink shoots

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. Attractive orange-red to yellow autumn colouring.

Bark
Red and white bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Growth habit
Snakebark maple 'Red Flamingo' is upright and loose in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
- Pruning and sawing wounds and broken branches should be treated as quickly as possible with a wound sealant to prevent pathogens from penetrating the plant. - Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
The greenish-yellow flowers appear in panicles in May.

Use
Tub, solitary

Shoots
The shoots of Acer conspicuum 'Red Flamingo' are red.

Root
Acer conspicuum 'Red Flamingo' is a heartroot.