Coral Bark Japanese Maple is a deciduous tree known for its vibrant coral-red bark and attractive, palmate leaves. The young bark is a vibrant coral-red color, which is particularly striking in the winter against a snowy backdrop. The leaves are palmate (hand-shaped) with 5-7 lobes, and they are light green in the summer before turning a vibrant yellow in the fall. Grows best in rich, moist, slightly acidic well-drained soils. Prefers full sun in cooler climates, but needs afternoon shade in southern areas.
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Origins: |
East Asia |
Height: |
15’ - 25' |
Spread: |
15' - 20' |
Spacing: |
15' |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 8 |
Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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LANDSCAPE USES: Group Plantings or Specimen Tree, Woodland Gardens, Privacy Screen, Street Tree, and Shade Tree
COMPANION PLANTS: Pieris, Rhododendron, Hosta
IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Acer palmatum Sango kaku 7zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Acer palmatum Sango-kaku 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.