Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' ~ Coral Bark Japanese Maple
The Coral Bark Japanese Maple, also known by its scientific name Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku', is a deciduous tree native to Japan. It's known for its vibrant coral-red bark and attractive, palmate leaves.
Here are some key features of the Coral Bark Japanese Maple:
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Bark: The bark is a vibrant coral-red color, which is particularly striking in the winter against a snowy backdrop.
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Foliage: The leaves are palmate (hand-shaped) with 5-7 lobes, and they are light green in the summer before turning a vibrant yellow in the fall.
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Height: |
15’ - 25' |
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Spread: |
15' - 20' |
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Spacing: |
15' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 8 |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. Water regularly. Mulch in southern climates to keep roots cool. Keep pruning to a minimum and prune in summer after leaves mature. Potential issues include stem canker, leaf spots, fusarium, wilt, botrytis, anthracnose, and root rots. Potential insect pests include aphids, scale, borers, root weevils, and mites. Chlorosis may occur in high pH soils.
LANDSCAPE USES: Group Plantings or Specimen Tree, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Gardens, Privacy Screen, Street Tree, and Shade Tree
COMPANION PLANTS: Pieris, Rhododendron, Hosta
IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Acer palmatum Sango kaku 7zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Acer palmatum Sango-kaku 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
At Dunwoody Ace Hardware, our mission is to bring you the best plants available, right to your doorstep. If for any reason, any plant is not up to your satisfaction at the time of delivery*, you can contact us for a replacement plant at no extra charge**, or a refund*** for the item.
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1316 Dunwoody Village Pkwy, Dunwoody GA 30338
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