Maple Coral Bark Sango Kaku / Senkaki 300mm pot

🍁✨ Acer palmatum ‘Sango Kaku’ – Coral Bark Maple ✨🍁
 
The Coral Bark Maple (Acer palmatum ‘Sango Kaku’) is one of the most admired Japanese Maples, celebrated for its glowing red bark on mature branches that lights up the garden in winter. With delicate foliage that shifts through seasonal colour, it’s a stunning four-season feature tree. 🌟🍂🌳
 
🌱 Size & Pot
✔️ 300mm pot – healthy young tree ready to establish 🌱
✔️ Upright form with fine branching
 
☀️ Sun & Soil
✔️ Full sun to part shade ☀️🌤️
✔️ Prefers fertile, well-drained soils; protect from hot winds
✔️ Frost hardy ❄️
 
🍂 Foliage & Seasonal Changes
✔️ Spring: fresh lime-green foliage with soft red new growth 💚❤️
✔️ Summer: light green canopy provides dappled shade 🌿
✔️ Autumn: foliage glows golden-yellow with orange highlights 🍂✨
✔️ Winter: bare framework reveals red coral bark on mature branches — a striking feature against the cold landscape 🔴❄️
 
🌳 Growth Habit & Mature Size
✔️ Upright, vase-shaped habit with graceful branching
✔️ Grows approx. 4–6m tall × 3–4m wide
✔️ Can be pruned lightly to enhance structure ✂️
 
💡 Special Characteristics
✔️ Famous for its brilliant red bark on mature branches 🌟
✔️ Stunning year-round appeal — foliage, bark, and form
✔️ Provides winter colour when most trees are bare ❄️
✔️ Perfect feature tree for Japanese, cottage, or formal gardens
 
🌸 Planting Ideas
✔️ Feature tree for courtyards, lawns, or entryways
✔️ Perfect for Japanese-inspired or woodland gardens 🍁
✔️ Plant near paths, patios, or windows to enjoy its winter bark glow
✔️ Combine with Crab Apples, Birches, or Forest Pansy for seasonal layers