Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' - autumn colour
Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' - summer leaves
Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' - autumn colour
Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' - autumn colour
Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' - autumn colour
Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' - autumn colour
Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' - summer leaves
Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' - autumn colour
Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' - autumn colour
Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' - autumn colour

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Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku'

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(Coral Bark Maple) A sensational maple which grows as a shrub in the short term or eventually a very small tree once established with bright red winter stems and golden-green leaves in summer which turn a dramatic shades of apricot-yellow in autumn before falling.

After the leaves fall the eye-catching, red and pink, coral bark starts to colour up and this lasts all winter until the new leaves emerge in the following spring.

One of our favourite maples and an excellent all year round garden plant! Grows well in a large container.

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Supplied Size:
  • 3 litre pot (2-3 years old, 60-80 cm tall)

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(For any number of plants sent by courier)

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Delivered in 2-3 working days
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*Surcharges apply for Highlands & Islands.

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A sensational maple, Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' has bright red winter stems and golden-green leaves in summer which turn a dramatic shades of apricot-yellow in autumn.

One of our favourite maples and an excellent all year round garden plant! After the leaves fall the eye-catching, red and pink, coral coloured bark becomes visible and this lasts all winter until the new leaves emerge in the following spring.


  • Position: Full sun or partial shade.
  • Soil: Well drained, fertile soil. In our experience, the autumn colour will be more vivid when planted on acidic soils.
  • Hardiness: Hardy. Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' will grow best when planted in an area sheltered from strong winds.
  • Rate of Growth: Moderate.
  • Habit: Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' grows to be a large shrub or very small tree with a somewhat upright form once established.
    • up to 5 - 6 m (16 - 20 ft)
    • 4 - 5 m (13 - 16 ft)
How Much Sun
Light Shade, Full Sun
Eventual Size
Shrub - Large (3m+), Tree - Small (4m - 8m)
Growing Conditions
Soil: Not Fussy, Soil: Acid
Special Features
Ornamental Bark, Suitable for Containers, Autumn Colour, Foliage - Gold/Yellow
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