Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku') - Garden.org

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Plant Habit:	Shrub Tree
Life cycle:	Perennial
Sun Requirements:	Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences:	Mesic
Soil pH Preferences:	Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0) Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Minimum cold hardiness:	Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:	Zone 8b
Plant Height:	20-25 feet
Plant Spread:	15-20 feet
Leaves:	Good fall color Unusual foliage color Deciduous Broadleaf
Flowers:	Inconspicuous
Flower Color:	Other: Reddish-purple
Bloom Size:	Under 1"
Flower Time:	Other: April
Suitable Locations:	Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree
Uses:	Provides winter interest
Awards and Recognitions:	RHS AGM
Child plants:	one child plant

Common names

Japanese Maple
Coral Bark Japanese Maple
Maple

Also sold as:

'Sango-Kaku'
'Senkaki'
'Ebi-no-Hige'
'Cinnabarinum'
'Corallinum'

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Location: North Central TX Zone 8a
Date: 2017-11-20

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Location: Oxfordshire, England
Date: 2018-10-09

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Location: RHS Harlow Carr, Yorkshire, UK
Date: 2018-10-20

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Date: 2005-04-02
Photo courtesy of: Abrahami

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Location: My garden.
Date: 2012-11-06
Autumn glory.

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Location: at the Missouri Botanic Garden in Saint Louis
Date: Summer, 2004
Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku'

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Location: Farmer Johns Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2010-07-26

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Location: at the Missouri Botanic Garden in Saint Louis
Date: 2004
Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku'

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Date: 2014-11-09

Uploaded by MargieNY

Location: Clinton, Michigan 49236
Date: 2017-11-29
"Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku', 2017, Coral Bark [Japanese Maple], A

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Location: Iowa

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Location: Melbourne, Australia
Date: 2015-09-19

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Location: Melbourne, Australia
Date: 2015-09-19

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Location: at the Missouri Botanic Garden in Saint Louis
Date: 2004
Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku'

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Location: Clinton, Michigan 49236
Date: 2017-10-27
"Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku', 2017, Coral Bark [Japanese Maple], A

Uploaded by frankrichards16

Date: 2014-11-09

Uploaded by MargieNY

Location: Farmer Johns Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2010-07-26

Uploaded by DaylilySLP

Photo courtesy of Singing Tree Gardens Nursery

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Location: RHS Harlow Carr, Yorkshire, UK
Date: 2020-03-08

Uploaded by kniphofia

Location: Clinton, Michigan 49236
Date: 2017-10-27
"Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku', 2017, Coral Bark [Japanese Maple], A

Uploaded by frankrichards16

Photo courtesy of Singing Tree Gardens Nursery

Uploaded by Joy

Location: Hampton Court Palace.
Date: 2012-07-14
Coral Bark maple.

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Location: In Merrifield Gardens, Falls Church, VA
Date: 2017-11-18

Uploaded by Frenchy21

Location: RHS Harlow Carr, Yorkshire, UK
Date: 2021-04-10

Uploaded by kniphofia

Date: 2014-11-09

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Location: Farmer Johns Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2010-07-26

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Location: Farmer Johns Greenhouse, Farmington Hills, MI
Date: 2010-07-26

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Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jan 13, 2012

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Location: Pacific Northwest, zone 8
Date: Jan 13, 2012

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Location: RHS Harlow Carr, Yorkshire, UK
Date: 2016-08-21

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Location: Coastal San Diego County
Date: 3-29-18

Uploaded by carlysuko

Photo courtesy of Singing Tree Gardens Nursery

Uploaded by Joy

Location: FPF Home, Warren County, Kentucky
Date: 2022-06-20

Uploaded by FPF

Date: 2006-03-17
Photo courtesy of: Jkelly

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