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coral-bark maple

Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' (P)

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Genus: Acer
Family: Sapindaceae
Common Names: Japanese maple 'Sango-kaku'

About this plant

'Sango-kaku' is a large deciduous shrub or small tree to 6m, with coral-red young branches bearing 5-lobed leaves which open pinkish-yellow, becoming green in summer and yellow in autumn. Flowers small, reddish

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a moist but well-drained soil. Water in summer if necessary. Leaf colour is best in partial shade, although full sun can be tolerated. Leaf scorch can be caused by lack of soil moisture or excessive exposure

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by grafting or softwood cuttings

Pests

Aphids and horse chestnut scale may be a problem

Diseases

Verticillium wilt sometimes a problem

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardCottage InformalPatio ContainerWall Side BordersGround Cover

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringAutumnSummerWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years