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Coral Bark Japanese Maple

Acer Palmatum 'Sango Kaku'

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Overview

The Coral Bark Japanese Maple, Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku', is celebrated for its vibrant coral-red young branches. This deciduous tree offers year-round interest with its pink-hued leaves in spring, green in summer, and golden hues in fall. It thrives in zones 5-8, reaching a mature height of 15-25 feet and a spread of 10-15 feet. Prefers partial shade to full sun and well-drained soil. Ideal for focal points in landscape designs.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 5–10Type TreeClimate Temperate
Coral Bark Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Sango Kaku') — particularly when contrasted against snow or dark evergreens
Coral Bark Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Sango Kaku') — is celebrated for its vibrant coral-red young branchesCoral Bark Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Sango Kaku') — Prefers partial shade to full sun and well-drained soilCoral Bark Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Sango Kaku') — Its most striking feature is the vivid coral-red bark that adds a splash of color to the winter gardenCoral Bark Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Sango Kaku') — scientifically referred to as Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku'Coral Bark Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Sango Kaku') — It thrives in zones 5-8, reaching a mature height of 15-25 feet and a spread of 10-15 feetCoral Bark Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Sango Kaku') — Ideal for focal points in landscape designs+11

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Mature height
6–20 Ft.
Mature width
6–20 Ft.

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Sapindaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Coral Bark Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Sango Kaku') — particularly when contrasted against snow or dark evergreens
Coral Bark Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Sango Kaku') — is celebrated for its vibrant coral-red young branches
Coral Bark Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Sango Kaku') — Prefers partial shade to full sun and well-drained soil
Coral Bark Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Sango Kaku') — Its most striking feature is the vivid coral-red bark that adds a splash of color to the winter garden
Coral Bark Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Sango Kaku') — scientifically referred to as Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku'
Coral Bark Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Sango Kaku') — It thrives in zones 5-8, reaching a mature height of 15-25 feet and a spread of 10-15 feet
Coral Bark Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Sango Kaku') — Ideal for focal points in landscape designs
Coral Bark Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Sango Kaku') — creating a soft yet eye-catching display
Coral Bark Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Sango Kaku') — This striking species necessitates minimal pruning
Coral Bark Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Sango Kaku') — It is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 8
Coral Bark Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Sango Kaku') — is a standout deciduous tree that brings year-round interest to any landscape design
Coral Bark Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Sango Kaku') — mainly to maintain its natural shape and to remove any damaged or crossed branches
Coral Bark Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Sango Kaku') — reaching an average height of 15 to 20 feet with a similar spread
Coral Bark Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Sango Kaku') — this maple variety prefers a site with partial to full sunlight and well-draining soil
Coral Bark Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Sango Kaku') — <br><br>For optimal growth
Coral Bark Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Sango Kaku') — This ornamental maple is relatively modest in size
Coral Bark Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Sango Kaku') — This deciduous tree offers year-round interest with its pink-hued leaves in spring
Coral Bark Japanese Maple (Acer Palmatum 'Sango Kaku') — To ensure the brightest winter bark coloration, plant 'Sango Kaku' in an area that receives ample light
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