Description
Coral Bark Japanese Maple Has Bright Red Bark and Ever-Changing Leaf Color!
- Vibrant, Coral-Red Bark on Young Stems
- Four Seasons of Interest
- Attractive, Finely Dissected Foliage with Reddish Leaf Margins
- Smaller in Stature and Very Versatile
- Easy to Grow
- Hardy Across a Wide Range of Zones
If you need a brilliant accent in your landscape, you need a Coral Bark Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum ‘Sango Kaku’). You’ll love it every time you step into your yard.
Who doesn’t love Japanese Maple trees? This is an incredible variety with beautifully ornamental features. A small tree, Coral Bark Japanese Maple offers an outstanding display and so much character.
It just takes one glance to understand how the Coral Bark Japanese Maple earned its name. It’s widely admired for its bright red bark. The intense reds turn up the volume to a bright red as the temperatures plummet for the winter months.
The winter bark of the younger thinner branches exhibits an electric, fluorescent, coral color. It might knock your socks off!
This red character comes from showy red sap flowing inside the tree, which gives the amazing color of the bright red bark. The sap also displays on the elegant foliage in spring and summer.
| Mature Height: | 15-25 ft. |
| Mature Width: | 10-12 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Best color- Part Shade Tolerates Full Sun in cooler regions |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
| Botanical Name: | Acer palmatum ‘Sango-kaku’ |
USDA Hardiness Grow Zone 5-8
Coral Bark Japanese Maple Frequently Asked Questions
Are Coral Bark Japanese Maples a tree or shrub?
They can be pruned and kept as a medium size shrub. Coral Bark Japanese Maples traditionally grow as a small ornamental tree.
How fast do Coral Bark Japanese Maple trees grow?
They are considered slow growing. You should try to buy one that is at least 3 years old and well-branched already.
Can Coral Bark Japanese Maple trees handle full sun?
Once established, these are trees that are rated to handle part to full sun. Just make sure to water it well the first 6 weeks until the root system can get acclimated. Even though they can handle full sun, be careful not to expose them to too much late afternoon summer sun.
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