Acer × conspicuum 'Red Flamingo' (maple Red Flamingo)
Botanical Information
| Family | Sapindaceae |
| Genus | Acer |
| Species | × conspicuum |
| Cultivar | 'Red Flamingo' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (deciduous), Tree (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7b |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | (-15) - (-10) |
| Temperature (°F) | 14 - 23 |
| Height | 4 - 8 m |
| Spread | 4 - 8 m |
| Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Bushy. |
| Propagation | Can only be propagated by vegetative means, such as hardwood cuttings or grafting. |
| Cultivation | Requires free-draining, fertile soil and shelter from drying winds in sun or partial shade. |
| Notable Specimens | Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Photographs
Acer × conspicuum 'Red Flamingo', form. Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. 15/10/2019.
Acer × conspicuum 'Red Flamingo', leaf. Trebah Gardens, Mawnan Smith, Nr Falmouth, Cornwall. 15/10/2019.
