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Sapindaceae
Trees and shrubs
Japanese maple 'Sango Kaku'
Hardiness
Zone 5
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Family
Sapindaceae
Acer palmatum ‘Sango Kaku’, also known as 'Sango Kaku' Japanese maple or coral bark maple, is a highly ornamental variety renowned for its vibrant coral red young stems, particularly noticeable in winter. Its delicate yellow-green foliage in spring turns light green in summer, then transforms into golden yellow in autumn, offering a luminous spectacle over three seasons. Its upright and graceful habit is perfectly suited for planting as a specimen, along borders, or in mass plantings, where it becomes an architectural focal point. It prefers cool, slightly acidic, well-drained soil, as well as partial shade to non-scorching sunny exposure, to protect its young branches and preserve the brilliance of its colors. ‘Sango Kaku’ is an essential maple, combining winter interest, evolving foliage, and a slender structure, perfectly adapted to Quebec gardens.
Soil and care
The right conditions.
Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Minimum temperature
-20.2 °F
Fertilization
Gentle fertilizer in spring, low in nitrogen
Bloom and dimensions
The complete profile.
Flower color
Light red (spring)
Foliage color
Greenish yellow → light green → golden yellow (autumn)
Foliage type
Obsolete
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom period
Spring
Fruiting
Discreet red samares
Maximum height
6 m (20 ft)
Maximum width
4 m (13 ft)
Its strengths, naturally.
Safe for pets
Pets
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
