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. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Coral Bark Maple is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Coral Bark Maple in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Overall it 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
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Coral Bark Maple with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Buying Coral Bark Maple
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