CORAL BARK JAPANESE MAPLE

7 gallon

$227.49

ACER PALMATUM 'SANGO KAKU'

$227.49

The Coral Bark Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku') is a four-season masterpiece that brings architectural elegance and electric color to the landscape. While many trees fade into the background during winter, the 'Sango Kaku' takes center stage with its vibrant coral-pink to salmon-red bark that intensifies in cold weather. In spring, its delicate, lobed leaves emerge in a soft chartreuse-green, maturing to a lush mid-green in summer before igniting into a brilliant golden-yellow and orange display in autumn. This slow-to-moderate grower is an ideal specimen for smaller yards, Asian-inspired gardens, or as a sophisticated focal point near entryways.

Quick Facts

Mature Height	20-25 feet
Mature Spread	10-15 feet
Grow Zone	USDA Zone 5-8
Bloom Time	Spring (insignificant)

Plant Care

Will this plant thrive in your climate?

Make sure you live within USDA Zone 5-8 by checking our Grow Zone Guide.

Select a site with well-draining, slightly acidic soil. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball but no deeper; ensure the graft union is slightly above the soil line. Protect from strong winds and harsh afternoon sun in warmer climates.

Prune primarily in late winter while dormant to remove dead, diseased, or crossing branches. Fine aesthetic pruning can be done in late spring once leaves emerge. Avoid heavy pruning, as this variety is best left to its natural vase shape.

Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer (like a 10-10-10 or one formulated for acid-loving plants) in early spring before new growth begins. Do not over-fertilize young trees, as excessive nitrogen can weaken the branch structure.

Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch around the base to insulate roots, keeping it away from the trunk. For young trees in colder zones, a burlap wrap can provide protection from desiccating winter winds. Ensure the soil remains slightly moist before the first freeze.

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