ACER PALMATUM SANGO KAKU 330MM

CORAL BARK MAPLE Acer palmatum

'Sango Kaku'

A well-known Japanese maple cultivar with unusual coral pink young stems that create a striking effect, especially in winter. This feature and the superb yellow to apricot autumn foliage make it an elegant tree ideal for protected areas of gardens and parks.

Foliage:

Light green, five lobed, flat leaves with red petioles. The lobes are rounded and tapered to a sharp point and have a doubly serrated margin. The autumn colours are brilliant yellow with an apricot-orange tinge. Leaves can occasionally have seven to nine lobes. Insignificant small red flowers in spring.

Flowers: Culture:

Adaptable to a range of soil types, but prefers a moist, well-drained soil. Prefers semi-shade, but grows well in full sun if sheltered. Should not be planted in exposed areas where hot summer winds may stress the tree and leaves may suffer scorch in very hot sun.

Size:

6x5 metres.