Botanical Name: Common Names:
Acer palmatum Senkaki Japanese Maple, Coral Bark Maple,Japanese Maple, Coral Bark Maple,Acer Sango Kaku,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Deciduous
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Trees V-Shaped
Description:
One of the best known upright Japanese maples, young stems are a striking red colour in late Autumn and throughout winter, with older branches turning an attractive brown as they age. Light green foliage in spring-summer turning yellow-orange in autumn. Very popular, use as a feature tree or plant in groups for a impact. Needs protect from hot summer winds.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade, Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Aphids
Cultural Notes: Some weight reduction maybe required to avoid branches snapping. Keep well mulched. Prefers moist, well drained soils but will adapt to most. Keep protected for scorching sun and hot winds.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Aceraceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Yellow
Flower Colour: Insignificant, Red
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: TBA
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: High
Wind: Low
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