Coral Bark Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku'
SKU
0102
Beautiful small tree has brilliant coral bark on young branches; color intensifies in winter. Deeply cut light green leaves display attractive red margins that turn golden in fall. Deciduous. Partial sun. Moderate grower 15 to 20 feet tall, almost as wide. Grafted.
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5 - 8 Change
Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| 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/Fire Wise, 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 | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Key Feature | Multi-Season Interest |
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.
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