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Sango Kaku

Acer palmatum

Sango Kaku is an upright Acer, which will eventually reach up to 3m tall, as a shrub-like tree. It is commonly known as the Coral Bark maple, on account of the bright coral red colour of younger shoots. Over winter these bare stems provide a bright focal point in the garden.

The dainty palmate light green leaves are attractive over the spring and summer, and turn gold in autumn.

Sango Kaku japanese maple trees for sale

All our pot-grown trees are grown for us to our specification by the Frank P Matthews nursery.

All pot-grown trees are suitable for planting out in the garden, some are suitable for growing in containers.

  • 2-year pot-grown tree £77.00
    Grown for us by Frank P Matthews nursery
    In a 8L-9L pot
    Medium size (2.5m-3.5m after 10 years)
Next deliveries

Order now for delivery from week commencing 24th February.

How to grow

Sango Kaku is easy to grow, but does best in good soils and benefits from some shade. It is best to avoid pruning.

History

Sango Kaku was introduced to the UK in the 1920s and originally known as Senkaki.

Sango Kaku characteristics

  • Attractive featuresAttractive barkAutumn foliage colourWinter colour
  • Height after 10 years2.5m-3.5m / 8ft-12ft
  • SunlightTolerates shadePrefers full sun
  • PruningDo not prune
  • Site conditionsSheltered site
  • Leaf colourGreen
  • Leaf colour - autumnOrange / Gold
  • BarkBrown / Red
  • Annual cycleDeciduous

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