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Acer palmatum Sango Kaku

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Coral Bark Maple - Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku'
Coral Bark Maple – Acer palmatum ‘Sango Kaku’

Acer palmatum ‘Senkaki’ – ‘The Coral Bark Maple’.

One of the best ornamental maple trees is Acer palmatum ‘Senkaki’ (syn ‘Sango Kaku’), or the Coral Bark Maple.

The brilliant new red stems that come to the forefront during winter but add interest throughout the year. This makes the Coral Bark Maple of standouts from the many Japanese Maples.

Reaching a height of around 6m with a slightly narrower width to say 4.5m this is an upright tree that forms a naturally attractive vase shape. The botanical name is Acer palmatum ‘Senkaki’ also known as Acer palmatum Sango Kaku’.

Attractive foliage through the the spring and summer and lovely buttery orange autumn colours all add up to making this a year round attraction.

Foliage is bright green, five lobed with standout red stems. It is the bark of the tree that gives it its name, a really red coral reef tone that turns brown with age.

Coral Bark Maple Care

Although the Coral Bark Maple is reasonably drought tolerant once established they will perform better when given a cool moist root run. Dig in plenty of well rotted compost 3 – 4 weeks before planting and ensure that drainage is good as they do not like waterlogged soils.

When planting young trees Acer palmatum senkaki should be staked to ensure an upright growth habit for the first 12 – 24 months especially in windy conditions. Growth rate is regarded ar slow to moderate, so established trees can be costly.

A position where trees are protected from the heat of the afternoon sun is ideal. Water in well with a liquid seaweed fertiliser and continue with this every 2 weeks for the initial establishment period.

Acer palmatum Senkaki Pruning

Pruning of Coral Bark Maples is generally not required as they naturally grow to a nice shape. Any dead or damaged wood can be cut back using a sharp pruning saw. Errant or very low branches can be pruned if required.

Coral Bark Maple
Coral Bark Maple

Landscaping uses

As a feature tree in any garden, in a Japanese garden use Acer palmatum ‘Sango Kaku’, or the Coral Bark Maple in a group or as a feature deciduous screen. In a courtyard in a large container. Use as a foil in with other Japanese Maples especially darker foliages varieties.

Try underplanting with Japanese temple grass Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’, or Mondo grass, Ophiopogan species

How much will they cost ? From $40 – 50 for small Coral Bark Maples through to $500 for a larger 3-4m established specimens.

Acer palmatum ‘Senkaki’ – ‘The Coral Bark Maple is available for sale from the following nurseries


Japanese Maple Trees
MAPLES X MAIL  - Phone: (03) 5962 9248 
Est. in 1994, we offer over 30 Varieties of quality 2nd year grafted Japanese Maples (Acer palmatum) available for mail order.
www.maplesxmail.com.au
Blue Mountains Flora
BLUE MOUNTAINS FLORA - Ph/Fax: 02 4782 6543
PO Box 6033, Katoomba NSW 2780 - e-mail: k.c.cruickshank@gmail.com 
Heaths and Heathers, Japanese Maples, Andromeda, Anemone nemorosa, Calluna, Erica, Clematis, Daboecia, Gentiana.
www.nurseriesonline.com.au/blue-mountains-flora
Nishiki Nursery
NISHIKI NURSERY
Mob: 0421 821 307 Fax: 03 9752 0976 
Quality grafted Japanese Maples. Largest range in Australia. Supplying Landscapers and Retail Nurseries. Strictly Wholesale. All states except WA.
www.nishikinursery.com.au
Adelaide tree farm
ADELAIDE TREE FARM - phone 0411 421 920
Carey Gully, Adelaide Hills.
Family run business selling advanced ornamental trees including 9 varieties of Crepe Myrtle, Maple, Birch, Ash, Ginko, Crab Apple, Ornamental Plum, Weeping Cherry, Oak & Chinese Tallow. Wholesale prices to the public.
www.adelaidetreefarm.com.au

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