- Coral Bark Japanese Maple
Botanical name: acer palmatum ‘sango-kaku’
Beginner friendly?: no
Average size at maturity: about 20 ft tall
Bloom time: late summer to early fall
Hardy zone: zones 5-9
Flower color: red
Foliage color: yellow/green/red
Growth rate: about 1-2 ft per year
Pruning instructions: prune to contain shape/size in the late fall/early winter
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: focal point or background foliage
Light needs: 6-8 hours of sun per day
Special features: very low maintenance and pest and disease tolerance
Watering instructions: water about every 2-3 days until the tree is established after planting. Reduce watering to 1-3 times a week depending on outside temperature and amount of rainfall
Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release fertilizer in the early spring
Best time to plant: spring or fall
Best type of soil: loamy/clay
Companion plants: ferns, hostas, hydrangeas
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets
Invasive species: no
