Acer palm. Sango Kaku
Price range: £600.00 through £660.00
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Description
If you want year-round interest from one elegant tree, Acer palmatum ‘Sango-kaku’ is hard to beat. Known as the Coral Bark Maple, it’s prized for its fresh green foliage in spring and summer, glowing autumn colour, and — best of all — its striking coral-red stems that bring real impact through winter when the garden is quieter.
It has that classic Japanese maple silhouette: light, airy, and beautifully architectural. Plant it as a focal point in a border, near a path where you’ll notice the winter bark, or in a large pot in a courtyard for a refined, design-led look.
Quick Facts
- Botanical Name: Acer palmatum ‘Sango-kaku’
- Common Name: Coral Bark Maple / Japanese Maple
- Plant Type: Deciduous ornamental tree/shrub
- Key Feature: Coral-red young stems for standout winter interest
- Foliage Colour: Fresh green in spring/summer
- Autumn Colour: Golden yellow to orange (often with warm tones)
- Best Position: Part shade / dappled shade; sheltered from strong winds
- Soil: Moist but well-drained; neutral to slightly acidic is ideal
- Watering: Keep evenly moist while establishing; pots need regular watering in summer
- Best For: Feature planting, courtyards, borders, winter interest, pots/containers
- Planting Partners: Ferns, hellebores, hakonechloa, hostas, spring bulbs, evergreen structure plants
Caragh Garden Notebook
For the best bark colour, give ‘Sango-kaku’ a sheltered spot and avoid harsh winds that can dry stems and scorch leaves. Mulch annually to protect roots and keep moisture steady — especially important in the first year and for container-grown plants.
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