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:
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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