Acer conspicuum 'Red Flamingo' Snake Bark Maple

Acer conspicuum 'Red Flamingo' variegated leaves

Acer conspicuum 'Red Flamingo' pink variegated leaves

Acer conspicuum 'Red Flamingo' variegated Maple leaves

Acer conspicuum 'Red Flamingo' striped snake bark

Acer conspicuum 'Red Flamingo' tree in pot

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Acer conspicuum 'Red Flamingo' Tree

Snake Bark Maple Trees

Red Flamingo' has unique marbled red, white and green foliage with bright red young stems

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Multi stem tree

Two or more stems arising from or near ground level

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Classic tree with one trunk

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Planting & Care

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Key features

Final size 5 x 4 metres in 20 years

Foliage Variegated leaves with autumn colour (deciduous)

Position Full sun to part shade in a sheltered site

Soil Moist, but well-drained, chalk, loam and sand soils

Description

Acer conspicuum 'Red Flamingo' is a highly patterned unique tree, with variegated foliage and striped bark. The variegated leaves start with pink variegation and develop beautiful marbled patterns in green, pink and white. Young stems are bright red, whilst more mature bark develops white stripes that provide interest year round.

Growing to 5 x 4 metres in 20 years, Acer 'Red Flamingo' is best planted in a sheltered position with full sun to partial shade.

AKA Snake Bark Maple, Acer x conspicuum 'Red Flamingo'

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Trees and shrubs require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

For more detailed advice and video guides, please visit our Help & Advice section.

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