Coral Bark Japanese Maple

Name: Coral Bark Japanese Maple
Brand: Monrovia
SKU: 00102
Rating: 100 (4 reviews)

Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku'

Pronunciation: AY-ser pal-MA-tum

SKU #00102

USDA Zone

5-8

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OVERVIEW
Description	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.
Light	Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial sun
Watering	Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
Blooms	Inconspicuous; prized for foliage.
Mature Size	Moderate growing; reaches 15 to 25 ft. tall, 15 to 20 ft. wide.

DETAILS
Deciduous/Evergreen	Deciduous
Special Features	Attractive Bark, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color
Growth Rate	Moderate
Growth Habit	Rounded

STYLE
Landscape Use	Poolside
Flower Color	Purple
Foliage Color	Light Green
Companion Plants	Lily of the Valley Shrub (Pieris); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Hosta (Hosta); Astilbe (Astilbe); Heath (Erica)

CARE
Care	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