Botanical name: Acer palmatum ‘Sango-kaku’
Common name: Coral bark Japanese maple
Origin: Native to Asia
Where it will grow: Hardy to -20 degrees Fahrenheit (USDA zones 5 to 8; find your zone)
Water requirement: Medium
Light requirement: Sun to partial shade
Mature size: 15 to 20 feet tall, with an equal spread
Benefits and tolerances: Slow growing; small-scale trees are insect and disease resistant
Seasonal interest: Outstanding winter color, attractive light green foliage in spring and summer
When to plant: Spring to fall
Botanical name: Acer palmatum ‘Sango-kaku’ Common name: Coral bark Japanese maple Origin: Native to Asia Where it will grow: Hardy to -20 degrees Fahrenheit (USDA zones 5 to 8; find your zone) Water requirement: Medium Light requirement: Sun to partial shade Mature size: 15 to 20 feet tall, with an equal spread Benefits and tolerances: Slow growing; small-scale trees are insect and disease resistant Seasonal interest: Outstanding winter color, attractive light green foliage in spring and summer When to plant: Spring to fall
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