Coral Bark Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku'
The Coral Bark Japanese Maple has an upright, vase-shaped growth habit and thrives in full sun to part shade, with best color in partial shade. Its pinkish-yellow leaves mature to light green in summer, turning soft yellow in fall before dropping. Noted for its striking coral-red bark, it's ideal as a specimen plant in cottage or city gardens. Low maintenance and requiring little pruning, it prefers consistent moisture to prevent leaf scorch. Slow growing.
Zones: 5 to 8
Height: 20-25 ft
Width: 15-20 ft
Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Part Sun
Soil: Moist but Well-Drained
Bloom Time: Small reddish flowers in spring. Samaras ripen in late summer-fall
Tolerance: Rabbit