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Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku'

Coral Bark Maple

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Don Syrek/Engstrom

 

Description

The Coral Bark Japanese Maple is a small tree standing 20-25' tall and 20-25' wide. It is similar to the palmatum and its coral stems turn a vibrant crimson in winter.

 

Plant Type

Tree

Height Range

3-6', 6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Green, Red, Yellow

Bark Color

Red

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Average

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Fall

Location Uses

Foundation, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

n/a

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.