Coral Bark Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku'
Pronunciation: AY-ser pal-MA-tum
SKU #00102
| Description | This beautiful small tree has brilliant red-coral bark on its young branches with color that intensifies in the winter. Deeply cut, pale green leaves display attractive red margins and turn a vibrant, golden yellow in fall. Thrives in bright dappled shade in warmer regions, or in full sun in cooler regions. Deciduous. |
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| Light | Filtered sun, Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy. |
| Blooms | Inconspicuous; prized for foliage. |
| Mature Size | Moderate growing; reaches 15 to 25 ft. tall, 15 to 20 ft. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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| Special Features | Attractive Bark, Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Fall Color |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Landscape Use | Poolside |
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| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Light Green |
| Companion Plants | Lily of the Valley Shrub (Pieris); Rhododendron (Rhododendron); Hosta (Hosta); Astilbe (Astilbe); Heath (Erica) |
| Care | Provide slightly acidic, well-drained soil; shelter from drying winds. Avoid harsh afternoon sun exposures in hot summer areas. Mulch to keep root zone cool. Water deeply, regularly in first few growing seasons to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply slow-release fertilizer in early spring. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 5-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6
Good to grow!
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Lowe's 5108 South Westnedge Avenue
Portage, Michigan 49002-0403 -
Wedel's Nursery, Florist & Garden Center 5020 Texas Drive
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009 -
Lowe's 5125 West Main Street
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009-1003
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