Coralbark Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku'
Sapindaceae
Growth habit
Shrub
Perennation
Long-lived polycarpic perennial
Location
Newman Meadow, Zucker Shrub Collection
Source of plant
Forestfarm Nursery, Fairweather Gardens, Greer Gardens
Description
Shrub reaching 7-8 m in height with brilliant coral-red branches in winter; color is best on young wood. In summer the bright color is almost absent. The 5-lobed leaves are small, fresh green in summer and an attractive yellow in autumn.
USDA Hardiness Zone
6
Special characteristics
bark, winter interest