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Intermediate
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5m
max. spread |
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6m
max. height |
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10-20 years
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2 hours care
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Botanical name: Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku'
Other names: Coral bark maple, Acer 'Sengo Kaku', Acer sangokaku, Acer palmatum 'Senkaki'
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Genus: Acer
Variety or cultivar: 'Sango-kaku' _ 'Sango-kaku' has palm shaped orange-yellow leaves in spring, turning rich green in summer, turing yellow again in autumn. It has distinctive coral-red shoots and bark for all year interest.
Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' is: Deciduous
Flower: Purple, Insignificant or absent in Summer
Foliage: Orange, Yellow in Spring; Green in Summer; Yellow in Autumn
Stem: Red in Autumn
Fruit: Dark-red in Autumn
Habit: Rounded, Compact
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' (Coral bark maple) will reach a height of 6m and a spread of 5m after 10-20 years.
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Suggested uses: Containers, Low Maintenance, Cottage/Informal, City, Architectural, Rock, Foliage only, Woodland
Cultivation: Grow in a moist but well-drained soil. The foliage colour is best in part shade, although full sun can be tolerated. Leaf scorch can by caused by dry soil or excessive exposure to frost, sun or wind when leaves are young.
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Well-drained, Moist but well-drained |
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Acid, Neutral |
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Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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South, East, West |
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Sheltered |
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Hardy (H4) |
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Question from
Karren Towgood
I planted an acer sango kaku at the begining of April. Initially it did well, but in the last month has started developing problems. I first noticed that the leaves on some of the branches were turning brown and dying. When I inspected the tree there were black marks on the bark like it had been scorched. These are flat marks, and don't appear to be a fungus. After a few days these marks turn lighter brown, as can be seen in the pictures. All the brances that arise out of this dark area appear to die. I did wonder about water logging, but that doesn't appear to be a problem. We also had a problem with some tiny red spider insects which I have sprayed with provado. Any suggestions as to what the problem is and any solutions would be greatly appreciated. I don't want to lose the tree!
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Comment from
Mari Karkkainen
This variety has great range of colours through year. I starts with pinkish green in the spring and turns green for the summer and in the autumn it glows in canary yellow with orange highlights. 'Sango-kaku' does not loose its attrectivenes during the winter either when it offers extra interest with its coral red young shoots. It tolerates many soil types, but does its best in well drained soil. When planting this variety choose the shelterd and frost free area of the garden, because eventhough it is hardy, late frost can take its toll on the plant's delicate leaves.
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- Posted: Fri. 15th May 2009 14:19
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