Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku'

A sensational maple, Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' has bright red winter stems and golden-green leaves in summer which turn a dramatic shades of apricot-yellow in autumn.

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.

• 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: Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' grows to be a large shrub or very small tree with a somewhat upright form once established.
  • up to 5 - 6 m (16 - 20 ft)
  • 4 - 5 m (13 - 16 ft)