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Coral Bark Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku' ('Senkaki')
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The Coral Bark Japanese Maple is a graceful tree celebrated for its multi-season interest, showcasing vibrant foliage and colorful bark. In spring, new growth emerges with pinkish-red tips maturing to a bright neon green. In autumn, the foliage transforms into shades of gold before dropping to the ground, revealing the tree’s stunning coral-red bark and branches throughout the winter months. Small and upright, this Japanese Maple is ideal for compact yards and thrives best in dappled shade, particularly in California’s warmer climates
Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku' is a beautiful, small, deciduous tree with delicate, deeply cut leaves displaying 5 to 9 lobes, giving it a lacy, airy appearance. Growing at a slow to moderate rate, the Coral Bark Japanese Maple reaches a mature size of 15 to 25 ft. tall. Typically, faster growth occurs during its younger years, gradually slowing as it matures. Under optimal conditions, Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku' can grow 1 to 2 feet per year.
How big does Coral Bark Japanese Maple grow?
It usually reaches 15–25 feet tall and about 10–15 feet wide, forming a graceful, upright vase shape that looks good even when it’s sulking in winter.
What kind of light and soil does it prefer?
Morning sun and afternoon shade suit it best. It likes rich, moist, well-drained soil that’s slightly acidic — heavy clay or standing water will ruin its mood fast.
How should I water and fertilize it?
Keep soil consistently moist but never soggy. Feed lightly in spring with a slow-release, balanced fertilizer; overfeeding just makes lanky growth and sad leaves.
When does it show its best color?
The bark glows brightest in winter, while leaves turn yellow to orange-gold in fall. Spring foliage starts out light green before deepening in summer.
Seasonality
Mature height
15-30 ft.
Mature Width
15-20 ft.
Sun exposure
Watering
Moderate
Grows Well in Zones
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