Coral Bark Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku'
SKU
00102
This beautiful small tree has brilliant red-coral bark on its young branches with color that intensifies in the winter. Deeply cut, pale green leaves display attractive red margins and turn a vibrant, golden yellow in fall. Thrives in bright dappled shade in warmer regions, or in full sun in cooler regions. Deciduous.
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Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial sun
Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
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Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- Deja Vu-Gardens Galore Nursy Of Paradise
1464 Lucy Way Chico CA 96973
| Botanical Pronunciation | AY-ser pal-MA-tum |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 15 to 25 ft. tall, 15 to 20 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Light Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary |
| Growth Habit | Round |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Firescaping/Firewise, Poolside, Specimen, Woodland Garden, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Attractive Bark, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy. |
| Companion Plants | Lily of the Valley Shrub (Pieris); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Hosta (Hosta); Astilbe (Astilbe); Heath (Erica) |
Provide slightly acidic, well-drained soil; shelter from drying winds. Avoid harsh afternoon sun exposures in hot summer areas. Mulch to keep root zone cool. Water deeply, regularly in first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply slow-release fertilizer in early spring.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-8
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