Scientific name: Acer palmatum ‘sango-kaku’
Synonym: A. p. ‘senkaki’ , A. p. var. disectum ‘sango-kaku’
Family: SAPINDACEAE
Common names: “coral bark maple” “Japanese maple”
Plant Type: Deciduous tree
Conditions:
Zone: 6-8
Light: Full sun – light shade
Exposure: Sheltered, out of hot sun and wind
Soil: Fertile, acidic or neutral
Moisture: Moist, well drained
Aesthetic:
Plant Size: H 20′ W 15′
Leaf and Stem shape: 5 lobed leaves, young bark is a dramatic orange-red
Flower: Purple-red corymbs, fruits red samaras
Pruning: If necessary, prune in June-July or else it will bleed
Maintenance: If roots surface mulch them, thumb prune dead branches, prone to twig dieback, grows slowly, low maintenance
Landscape use: Japanese gardens, brings deep reds to the landscape
Propagate: By grafting or softwood cuttings
Pests & Disease: Fungal diseases, black cankers, aphids may be a problem
Comments: Difficult to grow but easy to maintain once established
