
#CORAL BARK JAPANESE MAPLE FULL#
Best leaf color in partial shade, although full sun can be tolerated. Mulch helps retain soil moisture and keep roots cool. A full sun or part shade lover, this plant is easily grown in moist, organically rich, slightly acidic, well-drained soils.Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society for its outstanding qualities.

A must for those who appreciate winter bark interest! Slow-growing, this maple tree features an upright, vase-shaped habit and makes an outstanding four-season tree that is enjoyed by all gardeners as it graces the landscape. They give way to samaras that ripen in late summer to fall. Coral bark Japanese maple or Acer palmatum Sango Kaku: Small to medium-sized tree prized for its coral-red bark green leaves in spring and summer and golden leaves in fall Pruning.

In spring, the small, reddish flowers are pretty, but not showy. As they fall, they expose the bright, coral-red bark on young twigs and branches, adding a much-needed splash of color to the winter landscape. In the fall, the delicate 5-lobed leaves which open pinkish-yellow, and mature to light green in summer, turn soft yellow in fall before they shed to the ground.

Noted for its showy coral bark and fall color, award-winning Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' (Coral-Bark Maple) is a large deciduous shrub or small tree that is highly desirable.
