Acer palmatum Senkaki

Common Name: Coral Bark Maple

Description:
Acer palmatum 'Senkaki', also known as the Coral Bark Maple, is a stunning deciduous tree admired for its year-round interest. Its most striking feature is its vibrant coral-red bark, which intensifies during winter, adding a pop of colour to the garden even when the tree is bare. The delicate, palmate leaves emerge in spring as a fresh lime-green, turning golden-yellow in autumn before falling. Thriving in Melbourne’s climate, this Japanese Maple prefers a position in part shade to full sun, protected from hot winds and extreme heat. It grows best in well-drained, moist, and slightly acidic soil. This elegant tree is perfect for small gardens, courtyards, or as a feature tree in Japanese-inspired landscapes.

Form:

• Tree - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 4 - 6m
• Width: 3 - 4m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• Small, reddish-purple (not highly ornamental)

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Perennial
• Autumn Foliage Colour
• Frost Tolerant
• Suitable for Japanese Gardens

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Azaleas
• Camellias
• Rhododendrons
• Ferns
• Liriopes
• Japanese Forest Grass (Hakonechloa macra)