Coral Bark Maple
Acer palmatum
‘Sango Kaku’
Widely known as the coral bark maple, this
cultivar is popular due to its flaming, coral-red bark. The soft
green leaves are a sharp contrast to the brilliant bark and in
winter the shining stems stand out against the white drifts of
snow. Watch for bright, golden fall color for another surprise
effect.
Brilliant coral fall and winter color on young
stems. New leaves red tinged becoming green in summer and then
yellow gold with light red overtones in fall.
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Deciduous tree, 20-25 ft (6-7.5 m), upright,
twiggy, numerous stems. Leaves simple, opposite, 4-5 cm long,
5-7 lobes, doubly serrate, new leaves reddish, becoming light
green in summer, and yellow and light red in fall.
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Sun to part shade, well-drained soil;
protect from winds. Highly susceptible to bacterial blight
(Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae).
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Hardy to USDA Zone 5-8
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