Prized for its coral-red young bark that glows through winter, paired with soft green summer foliage that turns golden-yellow in autumn. A standout cultivar for cold-season interest.
At a glance
- Plant type: Tree
- Mature size: 6 m H × 4 m W
- Aspect: part shade or morning sun and full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Coral Bark Maple
Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' is a slow-growing tree in the Sapindaceae family. It reaches around 6 m tall and 4 m wide at maturity, with deciduous, rich in autumn colour and golden foliage.
Where to grow Coral Bark Maple
Coral Bark Maple suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in part shade or morning sun and full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Coral Bark Maple does best in loamy, free-draining and acidic soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Coral Bark Maple does best with regular, moderate watering. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth. Keep a newly planted specimen evenly watered through its first season; established plants can then follow the water needs above.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Coral Bark Maple in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Its ongoing care level is low maintenance.
Using Coral Bark Maple in the garden
Coral Bark Maple earns its place for a feature or specimen planting and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Build the planting around neighbours suited to the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate as Coral Bark Maple. Repeating the foliage or flower colour nearby will make the composition feel deliberate.
Buying Coral Bark Maple
Plant Sale lists Coral Bark Maple as potted plants and advanced specimens. Use the interest form above to check current sizes, pricing and availability before ordering.
