Coral-bark japanese maple (Acer palmatum ‘Sango-kaku’) is one of the most popular Japanese maples. It provides color interest throughout the year and is a perfect choice for the garden.
The cut leaves are yellow-pink in the spring, ripening to green during the summer. Then they turn yellow in the fall before they fall. The contrast between the yellow of the leaves and the pinky red branches makes a spectacular composition, almost surreal.
Then, in winter, the bare branches are red or pink, intensifying the color as the winter progresses. A spectacular tree!
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How to plant
The ‘Sango-kaku’ maple can grow up to 6m tall and 5m wide. It can be grown in full sun but tolerates partial shade. It should be planted in soil that can retain moisture but drain well.
Propagation
It is propagated through grafting. Don’t miss our article that explains how to easily graft japanese maples.
