- Partial Shade to Full Sun (3 - 8 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 20 - 25 Feet
- Mature Spread 15 - 20 Feet
- Growing Zones 6 - 8
If you’re looking for a tree that will add color and interest to your yard year round, the coral bark Japanese maple is the one for you. Acer palmatum ‘Sango Kaku’ is a slow-growing Japanese maple that provides interest 365 days a year. In the spring and summer, its foliage is light yellow to almost neon green. The leaves will transform into a brilliant yellow or salmon-red color once autumn rolls around. And even after it drops its last leaves for the season, the tree’s bark will start intensifying in color, flaunting a beautiful dark pink hue.
Native to Japan, Korea, China, Eastern Mongolia and Southeast Russia, this tree will bring continuous beauty to your landscape. Moreover, this deciduous tree is adaptable and slow growing. While it’s generally disease resistant, it may suffer from horse chestnut scale, aphids, and verticillium wilt. It’s also drought tolerant and low maintenance. If you’re looking for protection from winter winds, this tree is for you.
Coral Bark Japanese Maple Plant Care
Japanese maples prefer well-drained but moist soil that is neutral to slightly acidic and nutrient rich. However, they are adaptable to a variety of soils. Your tree will benefit from a thick mulching. Provide it with about 2-3 inches of mulch when you plant it, but don’t let the mulch touch the trunk because this increases the chances of pests and diseases. This tree should be watered enough to keep the soil moist. Never let the soil dry out completely and don’t oversaturate the soil either. Your tree will do well in full sun to part shade. Your tree may experience some leaf scorch when young, especially if it is not receiving enough water. However, this will not affect the health of your tree. Fertilize your tree in the early spring or when planting it. It’s best to use a slow-release fertilizer or a well-balanced tree and shrub fertilizer. Mix the fertilizer into the soil before placing your tree in the hole—this will help you avoid burning the young roots.
This plant doesn’t need a lot of pruning, but if you do choose to prune, make sure to do it when it is dormant. You can remove any dead, dying or crowded branches. You can also use pruning to maintain your desired shape. After the first year, cut off branches to establish a dominant leader. Every year thereafter, work to establish form by cutting off intersecting branches that point inward or intersections that are too sharply angled.
Coral Bark Japanese Maple Plant Spacing
This tree grows up to 20-25 feet tall and 15-20 feet wide, so make sure to keep this in mind when planting, giving it plenty of space. These can make good ornamental understory trees.
Coral Bark Japanese Maple Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Trees |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (3 - 8 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 20 - 25 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 15 - 20 Feet |
| Spacing: 15 - 20 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Light Green |
| Seasonal Interest: Fall Interest |
| Watering: Low |
| Resists: Disease, Pests & Insects |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: Bees, Butterflies |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Edging, Specimen or Focal Point |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Coral Bark Japanese Maple |
| Other Name(s): Coral Bark |
| Scientific Name: Acer pal. 'Sango Kaku' |
- SKU:
- 1231003645-pc
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
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Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
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Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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