Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' Coral Bark Maple

Coral stem on Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' Maple

Coral bark on a mature Acer 'Sango-kaku' Japanese Maple

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Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' Tree

Coral Bark Japanese Maple

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Key features

Awards RHS Award of Garden Merit

Final size 4 x 2 metres in 20 years

Foliage Pink and yellow in spring, green in summer, soft yellow in autumn

Position Partial shade in a sheltered position

Description

Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' is the most well known Coral Bark Maple tree, renowned for its striking coral pink-red stems. Producing pink young growth and yellow/orange, deeply lobed new foliage in the spring, the leaves turn a lush green in summer and then a pretty soft yellow in autumn.

After the foliage display is over, the bare branches of Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku' make a stunning focal point in winter. Triggered by a cold spell, the stems and bark turn vibrant coral pink-red. Thus known as a Coral or Red Barked Maple, it makes the perfect feature tree with year round interest.

With the RHS Award of Garden Merit, Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku' suits a sheltered position avoiding heavy, waterlogged soil. It grows to approx. 4 x 2 metres in 20 years.

AKA Coral-bark Maple, Sango Kaku Japanese Maple, Acer palmatum 'Senkaki', Acer palmatum Sengo Kaku

Planting Steps

1Preparation

Pot-grown plants can be planted at any time of year, whereas bare roots need to be planted between November and March.
Clear weeds and grass within a metre of the planting hole.
Dig a hole as deep as the root mass and twice as wide.
To help your plant establish more effectively, sprinkle Rootgrow in the hole.

2Planting

Gently loosen the roots and place into the planting hole.
Ensure the top of the plant's compost is flush with the level of the surrounding soil and the graft union or collar of the tree is above ground level.
Mix 50% of the original soil with 50% compost.
Fill in the hole, firming the soil gently.

3Last Steps

Water generously around the base of the plant.
If you are planting either a single stem tree or mature standard tree, we recommend adding a staking kit and rabbit guard.

Aftercare Advice

Japanese Maples require a good watering regime for a couple of years whilst they establish. Water well and regularly through spring and summer, increasing in hot or dry weather. If planting in autumn, you may only need to water a little. If possible, use rain water instead of tap water as this is more acidic and better for foliage colour. It is advisable to keep the area free of competing weeds and grass during this period.

Their natural shape is normally the most attractive, so Japanese Maples rarely need pruning. Any pruning should be carried out with a less is more approach, only removing crossing, damaged or diseased branches. Pruning should be carried out in the dormant season (November to March) as Japanese Maples bleed during other times of the year, which can weaken the branches.

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