Japanese Maple Sangokaku

Japanese Maple Sangokaku

Acer palmatum ‘Sangokaku’, also known as 'Senkaki' or the Coral Bark Maple, is a true four-season star. This beautiful Japanese Maple brings elegant structure and changing colour to the garden throughout the year.

Key Features

• Botanical Name: Acer palmatum ‘Sangokaku’
• Common Names: Japanese Maple, Coral Bark Maple, 'Senkaki'
• Height: 100-120cm
• Pot Size: 25L
• Form: Multistem bush
• Foliage: Lime-green in spring, fresh green in summer and golden tones in autumn
• Bark: Vivid coral-red young branches, with striking red bark in winter
• Best For: Borders, containers and feature planting
• Position: Sheltered spots with dappled light

Four Seasons of Colour

In the spring, soft lime-green leaves emerge with a hint of pink, creating a beautiful contrast against the vivid coral-red young branches. In the summer, the foliage deepens to a fresh green, creating an elegant and calming presence in the garden.

In autumn, the leaves transform into buttery golds and warm apricot shades, providing a spectacular seasonal display and finally in winter once the leaves have fallen, the striking red bark takes centre stage, particularly when illuminated by low winter sunlight.

Planting & Position

Ideal for UK gardens, Acer palmatum ‘Sangokaku’ brings colour and structure throughout the year. It is perfect for planting in borders or containers and thrives in a sheltered position with dappled light.

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