Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku'

We often regard Japanese maples as a "three-fer," offering fresh, different looks in the spring/summer, fall, and winter, all in one tree. 'Sango Kaku,' aka Coral Bark Japanese maple, is a classic example of this, with its vibrant red bark and varying leaf colors throughout the year. Spring growth emerges a pale green edged in red that may become more pronounced as summer progresses. As the temperatures drop in the fall, the leaves become a bright golden yellow, standing in stark contrast against the red bark. And once the leaves fall, gardeners are left with graceful branches of red.  
While Japanese maples need sun for their best colors to emerge, leaves may scorch on blistering hot days, so some protection during the hottest time of the day is usually recommended. Japanese maples do well in large containers, but again, they will need vigilant watering during heat waves, something that has become somewhat routine here in the Pacific NW.

Common Name: Coral Bark Japanese Maple

Plant Type: Deciduous

Mature Size: 15 - 25 feet tall, 15 - 20 feet wide

Growth Rate: Slow

Cold Hardiness: -20°

Light:

• Morning Sun
• Afternoon Shade

Foliage Color: Green

Bloom Color: None

Bloom Time:

• N/A

Structure: Upright

Characteristics:

• Container Lover

Photos: Real images, not stock photos

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