Coral Bark Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum 'Sangokaku'
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Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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Coral Bark Japanese Maple Tree
Acer palmatum 'Sangokaku'
- Sangokaku is especially prized for its stunning bright red coral coloured bark and autumnal colour - a true four season tree!
- The 5-lobed leaves open pinkish yellow, maturing to a light green in summer and turning soft mustard yellow in autumn
- Grows to max 7.5 x 7.5m but can be pruned to fit any size of garden
- A slow growing, upright deciduous tree with a vase-shaped habit with particular value in the winter landscape
- Winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit
- Our trees are professionally pruned before dispatching.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Coral Bark Japanese Maple Tree is exceptionally well-suited to pot cultivation. A 40-50cm pot is ideal. It can thrive in a pot long-term. Ensure good drainage and protect roots from freezing temperatures below -5°C.
How big does it get?
The Coral Bark Japanese Maple Tree typically reaches a height of 5 to 6 metres, with a spread of 3 to 4 metres, although it can be maintained at a smaller size with regular pruning.
How much sunlight does this need?
Coral Bark Japanese Maple Tree prefers dappled shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Coral Bark Japanese Maple Tree prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil to thrive. Ensure the soil does not freeze below -5°C for optimal root health, applying a 5cm layer of mulch in winter.
How much watering does this plant need?
Coral Bark Japanese Maple Tree requires regular watering, especially during its first few years of establishment. Provide approximately 10 to 20 litres of water per week, ensuring the soil remains moist but well-drained. During hot weather above 25°C, increase watering frequency to prevent the roots from drying out.
Will this plant need pruning?
Coral Bark Japanese Maple Tree should be pruned while fully dormant in winter, ideally when temperatures are below 5°C, to prevent sap bleeding.
How hardy is this plant?
Acer palmatum 'Sangokaku' is fully hardy throughout the UK with an RHS rating of H6, capable of withstanding temperatures as low as -20°C.
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Meet Mike
Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe
Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.
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