Acer palmatum Sango Kaku

Common Name: Coral Bark Japanese Maple

Description:
Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku', commonly known as the Coral Bark Japanese Maple, is a stunning deciduous tree renowned for its vibrant red-pink bark, which intensifies in winter, providing striking seasonal interest. The delicate, palmate leaves emerge a soft yellow-green in spring, mature to bright green in summer, and transform into a dazzling display of golden-yellow and orange in autumn. With an upright, vase-shaped growth habit, 'Sango Kaku' is perfect as a feature tree in gardens, courtyards, or large containers. Thriving in well-drained, moist soils, it prefers part shade but can tolerate full sun in cooler conditions. Hardy and low-maintenance, this spectacular tree is well-suited to Melbourne gardens, offering year-round beauty.

Form:

• Tree - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 4–6 m
• Width: 3–5 m

Aspect:

• Part Shade
• Full Sun (in cooler conditions)

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Small reddish-purple flowers

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Feature Planting
• Autumn Foliage Interest
• Cold Hardy
• Low Maintenance
• Suitable for Pots
• Striking Coral-Red Bark (Winter Interest)

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans
• Non-toxic to pets

Companion Plants:

• Rhododendron spp. (Rhododendrons)
• Azalea spp.
• Heuchera (Coral Bells)
• Hosta spp.
• Ophiopogon japonicus (Mondo Grass)