A maple for all seasons, Acer ‘Esk Flamingo’ has it all. Very attractive pink new stems, the older stems are are mid red striped with white. The stem colour give it the common name of ’Snake Bark Maple’, a name that applies to a few other forms as well.
This is a naturally weeping or cascading tree, a bushy habit
Foliage is to pink and cream through summer, turning to orange to yellow in autumn.
The new growth is an attractive pink right through winter adding years round interest to this outstanding specimen tree.
Care
Best grown in a humus rich soil, well drained and mulched. This is specimen tree that will tolerate part shade, the good summer colour gives shaded areas a lift.
Acer ‘Esk Flamingo’ Summary Information
- Botanical Name – Acer conspicuum ‘Esk Flamingo’
- Common Names – Acer ‘Esk Flamingo’
- Climate – Temperate climates to Cool Temperate.
- Soil Humus – Humus rich well drained soils.
- Position – Part shade, to full sun.
- Frost tolerant – Yes
- Height – To 4 metres
- Spread – To 3 metres
- Foliage – New foliage is a mottle pink and cream in summer turning to orange in autumn.
- Flowers – Insignificant
- Flowering period – Spring to summer.
- Growth Rate – Medium to Slow
Acer ‘Esk Flamingo’ is available for sale from the following nurseries
WINTER HILL TREE FARM Ph: 02 4878 9193 Fax: 02 4878 9109
NSW Southern Highlands
Retail & Wholesale. Advanced trees & hedging. Grown in pots for year-round planting. 45 litre - 1000 litre available. Great range. Great Quality. Delivery available.
www.winterhill.com.au
Mob: 0421 821 307 Fax: 03 9752 0976
Quality grafted Japanese Maples. Largest range in Australia. Supplying Landscapers and Retail Nurseries. Strictly Wholesale. All states except WA.
www.nishikinursery.com.au
Est. in 1994, we offer over 30 Varieties of quality 2nd year grafted Japanese Maples (Acer palmatum) available for mail order.
www.maplesxmail.com.au
55 McDougal Rd Neerim South Victoria 3831 PH: (03) 56281507
Advanced ornamental trees and garden designs and concept plans. Direct to your property combined with specialist knowledge and outstanding service.
www.blericktreefarm.com.au
CNR Sherbrooke & Mt Dandenong Tourist Rds Ferny Creek. VIC 3786
Conifers, Magnolias, Maples, Dogwoods and Buxus.
www.conifer.com.au