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Sapindaceae
Coral Bark Maple
Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku'
Elegance through seasons.
- Family
- Sapindaceae
- Genus
- Acer
- Native to
- Japan, Korea, China
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Type
- Deciduous tree
- Height
- 400-800 cm
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Well-drained, slightly acidic
- Water
- Moderate
- Hardiness
- 5-8
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- The coral bark maple is prized primarily for its striking coral-red bark visible in winter.
- Its small reddish-purple flowers bloom in spring before the leaves fully emerge.
- The cultivar name 'Sango-kaku' means 'coral tower' in Japanese.
- Young branches are the most vibrantly colored, making annual pruning beneficial for display.
- In autumn, the leaves turn from green to brilliant golden-yellow before dropping.
Color meanings
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Grace
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Beauty
2
Seasonal change