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Description - Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku'

A sensational maple, Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' has bright red winter stems and beautiful, golden-green leaves in late spring which turn a dramatic apricot-yellow in a good, crisp autumn before falling.

One of our favourite maples and an excellent all year round garden plant! After the leaves fall the eye-catching, red and pink, coral coloured bark becomes visible and this lasts all winter until the new leaves emerge in the following spring.

Features

• Common name: Coral Bark Maple
• Position: Full sun or partial shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil. In our experience, the autumn colour will be more vivid when planted on acidic soils.
• Hardiness: Hardy. Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' will grow best when planted in an area sheltered from strong winds.
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Very small tree with a somewhat upright form once established.
• Height: up to 6 m (20 ft)
• Spread: 5 m (16 ft)
• Notes: If your interested in learning more about this plant, an article has been written about it on our Bluebell Nursery Blog. Please click on the following link to start reading: Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku'
• Supplied Size: 3L containers (80 - 100 cm tall)