Bay Gardens NY Japanese Maple ‘Coral Bark’

Acer palmatum ‘Sango Kaku’

Sango Kaku’ means “coral tower” or “tower of sea coral,” a reference to the unusual pink hue of this maple’s bark. That color is most vivid in winter, but the cultivar has plenty more tints to flaunt during other seasons.

In spring, its emerging palmate and serrated yellow-green leaves often are outlined with red, to coordinate with the hue of its flower clusters . The foliage gradually transitions to light green over summer, but flames into red-tinged yellow-gold in autumn, accented by red samaras.

Fortunately, the tree doesn’t actually tower, growing instead into a vase shape about 25 feet tall and 20 feet wide in zones 5-8. That makes it fit easily into most landscapes where its kaleidoscope of changing colors should keep you tickled pink!  

Additional Information:

Latin Name:	Acer palmatum ‘Sango Kaku’
Plant Type:	Tree
Shrub Type:	Deciduous
Exposure:	Full Sun
Deer Resistant:	Yes
Mature Height:	25 Feet
Mature Width:	20 Feet
Growth Rate:	Slow
Hardiness Zone:	Zone 5-8
Habit:	Vase-shaped
Water Needs:	Average
Maintenance:	Easy
Pruning Time:	Winter
Additional attribute:
	Dramatic Foliage Color
	Fall Interest
	Attractive Bark
Landscape Uses:
	Firescaping/Fire Wise, Poolside, Specimen, Urban Garden, Woodland Garden